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demands proper etiquette during a hearing. Neither side will benefit
from a hearing where both parties throw harsh language at each other
or argue in loud voices. You can't even laugh in a courtroom. Case in
point: in 2010, a man in Fayetteville was charged with a misdemeanor
after laughing at the courtroom for reasons he refused to say.
Disorderly
conduct can have a serious implication on the outcome of your case.
When the bailiff says “All rise” as soon as the judge enters the
court, stand up. Lawyers say the action is meant for honoring the
sanctity of the courtroom.
By
the way, anyone can be ordered out of the courtroom if they're
becoming a nuisance to the trial; not just the plaintiff and
defendant. Even the small audience behind them can be ordered to
leave the courtroom if they exhibit disorderly conduct, such as
booing.
Courtrooms
also enforce a strict dress code; wear clothes as if you're going to
mass on a Sunday. In some cases, it's not advisable to wear shirts
and clothing that depict anti-government or illicit themes. If you're
confused about the varying courtroom rules by state, assume that
these rules also apply to your state.
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