Rule 1.5. Disruptive Activities in Courtroom or in Chambers
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Northeastern Judicial Administrative District Court Rule 1.5
Rule 1.5. Disruptive Activities in Courtroom or in Chambers
Without leave of Court, eating, drinking, (except water allowed by the Court) chewing gum, reading newspapers or magazines, or use of tobacco in any form is forbidden by all persons in chambers, or in the courtroom whether Court is in session or not.
Use by any person of any device to send or receive messages, or record sound or images in courtrooms or chambers is prohibited without consent of the Court. All electronic devices brought into courtrooms or chambers shall be set on a “silent” mode.
Any activity or noise in or near the courtroom which disrupts or disturbs the proceedings is prohibited and may result in a citation for contempt or sanction.
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Adopted August 29, 2007, effective November 1, 2007.
Northeastern Judicial Administrative District Court Rule 1.5, OK R NE ADMIN DIST CT Rule 1.5
Current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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