Be Professional and Respectful
Stay calm, be polite, have a positive attitude, make eye contact when the judge is speaking to you, and respond to questions from judge.
Dress As Your Attorney Recommends (if you are not in custody)
This includes wearing clean, neat clothing that shows respect for the court.
Ask Your Attorney
Ask your attorney if you don’t understand something that is said.
Be Open
Be open to receiving new information.
Follow The Judge’s Instructions
The instructions will explain what happens next or make a decision.
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early to make sure you have time to find parking, go through security, and find your courtroom.