Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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Proper Behavior Inside the Courtroom
Step1
Dress appropriately. See article on How To Dress For Court.
Step2
Stand whenever the judge enters or leaves the courtroom.
Step3
Do not talk to anyone when the judge is in the courtroom unless it is in response to the judge, the clerk or your lawyer.
Step4
Do not bring into the courtroom any kind of food or drink with the exception of water.
Step5
Do not open a newspaper during a proceeding. If you’re a spectator and you need to read something, bring a small discreet book that is not noticeable.
Step6
Do not mumble or mutter opinions to yourself. The judge will not appreciate any remarks or comments during proceedings regardless of what you think needs to be said. You could be asked to leave the courtroom. This applies to anyone who is in the courtroom, whether its parties, spectators or witnesses.
Step7
Stay seated in the courtroom. Once you are seated, stay seated unless it’s absolutely necessary to leave.
Step8
When leaving a courtroom during a proceeding, whether you are at the counsel table or in the body of the court, get out of your seat quietly, stand in the aisle and bow to the judge and then walk backwards out of the courtroom. Never turn your back to the judge during a proceeding as this is an act of disrespect.
Step9
Make sure your cell phone and every other electronic device is turned off before entering the courtroom. This includes, mp3 players, iPods and laptops.
Step10
If you have a cold or a flu and it is not essential for you to be present, such as you are a spectator or support for a friend, then avoid attending court as your coughing or sniffling may become a hindrance to the recording of the proceedings and you could be asked to leave.
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