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6 verbatim requirements from document (unlisted) [unlisted] Virtual-Courtroom-Decorum.
20th Judicial Circuit. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from https://www.ca.cjis20.org/pdf/judge/Virtual-Courtroom-Decorum.pdf, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • Attorneys: while we understand you must juggle multiple roles while working from home, business casual (example, collared shirt with or without a tie or jacket for either gender) should be your minimum. 3) Eliminate Distractions Participating in Virtual Court proceedings often means working from home. • Put your cell phones and other technology in silent mode during the Virtual Court proceeding. 4) Do Not Speak out of turn or Interfere in testimony Just like an in-person court setting, the presiding judge will indicate when it’s your turn to be heard. • If another person is testifying, you may not suggest answers, make gestures, or otherwise coach a witness or a party from offcamera. 5) Be Courteous and Respectful to all Virtual Court Participants Use good manners; ensure that your physical and facial expressions are appropriate and uphold the dignity of a court setting. • Ensure your language upholds the dignity of a court setting – no profanity. 6) Do Not Bring Food to the Virtual Courtroom This includes chewing gum. • Coffee is fine, we all need coffee. 7) Do not Use Tobacco or Vaping Products in the Virtual Courtroom 8) Sit Up Straight Show the same courtesy the Court is showing you. • Do not prop your feet up on a table or chair. 9) Additional Resource on Courtroom Etiquette:
Attorneys: while we understand you must juggle multiple roles while working from home, business casual (example, collared shirt with or without a tie or jacket for either gender) should be your minimum. 3) Eliminate Distractions Participating in Virtual Court proceedings often means working from home.
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