Dignity, respect, and decorum are essential to a proper courtroom atmosphere. The following requirements pertain to all parties entering the courtroom.

• Food or drink in the courtroom is not permitted;
  
  
• Cell phones and pagers must be turned off or set on silent, and all calls must be taken outside the courtroom;
  
  
• Private conversations in the courtroom must be kept to a minimum and not interfere with any proceeding;
  
  
• Please remove all hats or other headgear when entering the courtroom;
  
  
• Please remove any unruly children from the courtroom;
  
  
• Inappropriate gestures or remarks will not be tolerated;
  
  
• Proper dress code must be adhered to, for example:
  
  
• No exposed midriffs or suggestive clothing;
  
  
• No tank tops or halter style garments;
  
  
• No excessively low rise jeans, pants, skirts, or shorts;
  
  
• No exposed undergarments;
  
  
• No garments with offensive slogans or advertising alcohol or drugs