The rules of the Knott District Court shall be implemented in an effort to provide a cohesive court system which promotes fairness and efficiency to all that come before the Court. The Court is mindful of the increasing number of case filed annually and as such these rules, where possible. shall make for an expedited Court system.

The Court is not unmindful that non-local Attorneys are not familiar with the rules of this Court. Non-local attorneys should become cognizant of these rules and the significance thereof. These rules address the manner in which attorneys should conduct themselves as well as a proper dress code.

The District Courts have more direct contact with the general public than any other court. Therefore, it is the desire of this Court to conduct its business in a dignified manner and earn the respect of the community.

Attorneys should remember that jury service is the only direct participation that most citizens have in their government and they serve for very little compensation. This Court will frown on unnecessarily inconveniencing jurors and will look upon last minute plea bargaining agreements and last minute continuances with disfavor.

The purpose of these rules is to make for more orderly and uniform functioning of public justice.