Rule 1.4 Attorney's Duty to Instruct Clients and Witnesses
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Northeastern Judicial Administrative District Court Rule 1.4
Rule 1.4 Attorney's Duty to Instruct Clients and Witnesses
An attorney should instruct clients and witnesses about the proprieties of their court appearance, including appropriate attire. An attorney should explain that clients and witnesses may not approach or communicate with a juror or Judge. An attorney shall make clients and witnesses aware of rulings on Motions in Limine that would affect their testimony.
A violation of this Rule may not only result in a mistrial, but may also result in contempt proceedings and/or assessment of costs (including juror expense and attorney fees) to the adverse party.
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Adopted August 29, 2007, effective November 1, 2007.
Northeastern Judicial Administrative District Court Rule 1.4, OK R NE ADMIN DIST CT Rule 1.4
Current with amendments received through May 15, 2024. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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