Court Room Protocol
  • No weapons are permitted in the court room or the municipal building.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Wear suitable clothing to court.   Shirts and shoes are required.  Hats are not permitted.

  • 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.

  • Smoking is prohibited by law in all government buildings.