• Silence your cell phone.
• No cameras or recording devices.
• Remove hats and caps.
• No talking.
• No eating or drinking in the courtroom. 

Thank You! 

ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT

• Interpretation services.
• ADA accommodations. 

PLEASE BE PATIENT

• This docket includes several scheduled cases.
• The Judge determines the specific order in which cases are called. 
• Your exact hearing time depends entirely on the court's timeline today.

Please be patient as we work through all the cases and give everyone fair and equal treatment. 

WITNESSES

Witnesses/Victims for the City’s Case

• Check in with the City Prosecutor.
• Sit in the front rows near the City Prosecutor. 

Witnesses for the Defendant

•  Check in with the defendant or their attorney. 

COURTROOM CONDUCT

• Remain behind the podium unless instructed to do otherwise.
• Do not stretch or lean on the bench. 

When the judge asks you a question:

• Answer only the question asked.
• Answer as directly as possible.
• Speak clearly. 

CONTINUANCES

• Please write down your new court date on the papers provided at the podium.
• If there are no slips of paper, please speak with the bailiff.  

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

• Right to know when the court is open and attend court.
• Right to release pending hearing. 
• Right to access court records. 
• Right to an attorney. 
• Right to a court-appointed attorney. 
• Right to sentencing alternatives. 
• Right to request a different judge.
• Right to trial.