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Rule 1.2. Attorneys--Behavior

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Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Local District Court Rules
Rules of the Northeastern Judicial Administrative District [Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth Judicial Districts]
Chapter I. General
Northeastern Judicial Administrative District Court Rule 1.2
Rule 1.2. Attorneys--Behavior
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Attorneys are officers of the Court. As such, their behavior toward the Court sets the example for their clients and the public. The attorney's responsibility-at a minimum-is to be courteous and civil. Good manners and decorum require the following:
(1) Arguments shall be addressed to the Court and not to opposing counsel.
(2) Stand when addressing the Court.
(3) When examining a witness, stand where the Court, witness, jury and reporter can hear you.
(4) Do not approach the bench or a witness unless you have obtained permission.
(5) Do not sit on counsel table.
(6) Do not take files, pleadings or exhibits from the bench, the clerk's or reporter's desk without permission.
(7) When your business in Court is finished, depart from the courtroom quietly.
(8) Do not hold conferences in the courtroom when Court is in session.
(9) Attorneys should appear in court in attire appropriate to practitioners of this honored profession.

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Adopted August 29, 2007, effective November 1, 2007.
Northeastern Judicial Administrative District Court Rule 1.2, OK R NE ADMIN DIST CT Rule 1.2
Current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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