Rule 10. Courtroom Attire
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedLocal District Court RulesEffective: August 22, 2019
Effective: August 22, 2019
Fourteenth Judicial District Court Rule 10
Rule 10. Courtroom Attire
Attorneys, as officers of the Court, should appear in Court in attire appropriate to practitioners of this honored profession. Attire must promote the proper administration of justice and maintain the dignity of courtroom proceedings. Men shall wear coats and ties and women shall wear suitable attire for all Court appearances.
A. Effective from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Local Rule 10 “Courtroom Attire” of the Rules for the District Court of Tulsa County is temporarily modified for the summer months. Acceptable dress includes short-sleeved collared shirts without ties, business casual slacks (no denim), socks and shoes (no sneakers). The attire should be “business casual” and applies to both men and women. Rule 10 IS NOT modified for any jury trial court appearance.
B. Unacceptable clothing for men includes casual shirts without collars, sweatshirts, T-shirts, denim of any type or color, sweat suits, shorts, jogging or warm-up suits, jeans of any color or style, athletic shoes, flip-flops, moccasins, or sandals. Golf shirts with large logos or lettering are also prohibited.
C. Unacceptable clothing for women includes tight, sheer, and low-cut clothing of any style; sweatshirts; T-shirts; denim of any type or color; spaghetti straps; open backs; midriff; tank tops; halter tops; stretch pants; stirrup pants; jogging or warm-up suits; casual shorts; dress shorts; miniskirts; and Capri pants that end close to the knee. Unacceptable shoes for women include athletic shoes, moccasins, flip-flops, and platform heels.
Credits
Adopted effective February 6, 2003. Amended effective June 23, 2016; August 22, 2019.
Fourteenth Judicial District Court Rule 10, OK R 14 DIST CT Rule 10
Current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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