Attorneys should instruct their client(s) and any witness about appropriate court appearance. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that the client or witness is dressed appropriately pursuant to these rules.

Attorneys should also ensure that their client and any witness the attorney calls is not chewing gum or using tobacco of any kind while in the courtroom. Further, attorneys should advise their client and witnesses that tongue/lip rings may not be worn by any person who is to speak in the courtroom.

Attorneys should also ensure that their client and any witness do not have a cell phone or other device which is prohibited by these rules.

The attorney should also explain that at no time is a party or a witness to approach or communicate with a juror or a judge. A party or witness who attempts to communicate with a juror or judge may not only cause a mistrial, but may be subject to contempt proceedings and/or assessment of costs, including juror expense and attorney fees, to the adverse party if a mistrial is granted because of their conduct.