Guideline for Dress

Clothing should be consistent with the seriousness and dignity of the judicial process. It should be constructed and worn in such a manner that it is not unduly revealing or offensive.

• Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times.
• Shorts may be worn as long as they are at least mid-thigh in length.

Clothing That Will Not Be Permitted Includes:

• Anything that is obviously dirty, torn, ripped, cut or mutilated.
• Anything associated with drugs or gangs.
• Anything containing words, pictures or symbols that are obscene, profane or sexually suggestive.
• Halter tops, tank tops, see-through tops, bare-midriff tops, tops with open backs or bare shoulders.
• Swim wear, bathing suits, lingerie, pajamas.
• Pants that allow undergarments or bare skin to show such as low cut hip-huggers and loose fitting pants that expose boxer shorts.
• All hats or headgear unless otherwise approved by a Judge.
• Short shorts (less than mid-thigh in length).

THIS DRESS CODE IS STRICTLY ENFORCED. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE COURT AND RETURN IN PROPER ATTIRE IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THIS CODE.