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Rule 4. Courtroom Conduct

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Local District Court Rules
Rules of the Fifteenth Judicial District
Muskogee County
OK Fifteenth Judicial District Court Muskogee Rule 4
Rule 4. Courtroom Conduct
1. The Courtrooms shall be used only for regular Court business unless permission for other use is first obtained from the Judge whose Courtroom is requested;
2. Counsel shall assist the Court in maintaining order and decorum by advising their clients and witnesses in advance of proper Courtroom behavior and dress;
3. Counsel's Conduct in the Courtroom as a member of this Bar demonstrates counsel's respect for the administration of justice;
4. Punctuality of all parties is required;
5. Arguments shall be addressed to the Court and not to opposing counsel;
6. All parties appearing before the court shall wear proper attire.
7. Cellular phones, pages or other electronic devices may not be activated in the courtroom.
8. Caps will be removed from your head while in a court room.
9. Do not ask to be excused until your matter is completed.

Credits

[Adopted effective November 2, 2009.]
OK Fifteenth Judicial District Court Muskogee Rule 4, OK R 15 DIST CT Muskogee Rule 4
Current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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