Prohibited Items

The following will not be allowed in Justice Court:

• Animals, unless appearing as evidence with the permission of the Judge or as an aide to the disabled
• Beverage containers or edibles
• Cameras, tape recorders, or other mechanical recording devices without the expressed permission of the judge
• Head coverings
• Person carrying weapons, including those with permits
• Telephones or pagers
• Tobacco products

Regulations

All persons appearing for court must:

• Be present in court at the time specified by the court or default judgment or a failure to appear may be rendered on the late party
• Refrain from leaning on the bench when coming forward to talk to the Judge
• Refrain from unnecessary talking and noises
• Rise when being addressed or when addressing the Judge
• Wear suitable attire, no shorts or flip flops

Visitors

Visitors to the courtroom are welcome to sit quietly and observe the proceedings. For more information, please contact your precinct’s Justice of the Peace office.