Courtroom behavior
1. Clothing:
DO dress as if you are going to a professional job interview.
DO button shirts.
DON’T wear:
Shorts
Cut-offs
Tank Tops
Swim Wear
Clothing with obscenity on it
Micro-mini skirts
Shirts that expose your tummy
Work-out clothes
2. Phones:
All mobile phones and pagers will be turned off while in court. 3. Food & Drink:
No Food
No Drinks
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