Court Room Protocol
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No weapons are permitted in the court room or the municipal building.
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Please remain seated quitely in the court room. Proceedings are taped and any background noise may cause interference on the tapes. Talking or moving about unnecessarily may be considered disruptive.
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Please avoid bringing small children to court. If you must bring them, be prepared to wait outside the court room until your case is called.
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Wear suitable clothing to court. Shirts and shoes are required. Hats are not permitted.
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Food, drink, gum chewing, books, cameras, radios, cell phones and beepers are not permitted in the court room. Newspaper or magazine reading is not permitted when court is in session.
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Smoking is prohibited by law in all government buildings.