Dress Code and Demeanor for Teen Court

Dress Code

Please adhere to the following rules or you will not be given credit for attending the Tuesday night sessions:

• No Cell Phones/Pagers
• No Shorts
• No Hats/Wraps/Bandannas/Sweat or Head bands
• No short or tight skirts (to be on the safe side—wear pants)
• No tank tops/tube tops/halter tops
• No shirts that expose your mid-drift or stomach
• No cut off shirts (shirts must be able to be tucked in)
• No low cut or “revealing” tops
• No flip flops

The first time you are in violation of the dress code you will be given a warning. Anytime thereafter you will lose credit for that evening.

For this case, when in doubt → do not wear it!
Remember that even a small flaw in your appearance will be noticed by someone on the jury and it may hurt your credibility

Courtroom Demeanor

• Have nothing on you person that jingles
• Never chew gum or have related substances in your mouth
• Avoid putting your head down, slouching in your chair, and crossing your hands and legs at the table.
• Be polite to the counsel.
• Don’t overly react while sitting at the table.
• Show respect to the courtroom officials especially the judge.
• Always stand to address the judge.
• Use respectable titles Mr., Mrs., Miss and always use last names.

Remember, someone is always watching you and you can never get a second chance to make a first impression