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Business Hours: Normal court hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

Dress Code


Clients have a responsibility to dress and appear in court according to standards of propriety, safty, and health. The dress code rules are as follows:
  • Clients will be fully attired at all times. Tank-Tops or undershirts (as outer garments) are not acceptable.
  • Shirts must be worn at all times. Shirts with squaretails must be long enough to cover the stomach. No bare midriffs will be allowed for men or women.
  • Loose-Fitting slacks, shorts, skirts, and jeans are acceptable. Pants must be worn at waist level, not around the hip. Underpants, underwear and boxers should never be visible. Shorts and skirts must be no more then 5 inches above the knee.
  • Footwear with soles must be worn. No slippers or flip-flops.
  • No graphical illustrations depicting obscenities, narcotics, adult content, or alcoholic beverages should be visible that may be offensive to other clients or staff.
  • No hats, caps, bandanas, sweatbands, or other headgear will be permitted in the building at any time. No sunglasses will be worn indoors.
  • Skin piercing jewelry other then earings are not allowed.
  • Women must wear appropriate underwear, such as bras.
  • If the case requires the appearance of a school age child, the minor shall appear in school uniform.