FAIRVIEW MUNICIPAL COURT
COURTROOM DECORUM
You may not be allowed to appear before the judge if the following decorum requirements are not followed:
Absolutely no prohibited, illegal weapons or contraband is allowed in the courtroom, unless intended to be offered as evidence. If intended as evidence, the marshal/bailiff must be informed prior to entering the courtroom. Commissioned peace officers who are on duty may bring weapons in the courtroom. The judge shall have the discretion to allow others to possess a weapon in the courtroom and to have any object removed from the courtroom. All persons entering the courtroom are subject to search.
- The judge shall have the discretion to have any person removed from the courtroom
- No unattended children (under age 13) in courtroom
- No food or drinks (including bottled water) allowed in the courtroom
- Use of cell phones and other electronic devices is prohibited while court is in session
- Questions during court proceedings should be addressed to the marshal/bailiff
- No use of tobacco products
- No propping feet or sitting on tables or railings
- No loud noises; please be quiet in the courtroom
- No standing unless entering, exiting or addressing the court
- All persons in attendance or participating in any hearing or trial shall be dressed appropriately so as to maintain the dignity, integrity, decorum, seriousness and professional atmosphere of the court
Absolutely none of the following will be allowed:
Tank tops, midriff shirts, halter or off shoulder tops, flip flops, shorts, pajamas, night gowns, sleepwear, bath robes, jeans with holes or cut-outs, low wearing pants with under garments showing, flip flops, offensive, inciteful or disrespectful messages on clothing, posters, banners or signs, wearing of sunglasses, hats or any type of head scarves during the hearing, unless such item is of religious nature or for medical reasons
The Judge, Marshal and/or Bailiff shall have the discretion to have any person removed from any hearing, trial or court session.
