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Alabama Dress Code.  The Dress Code for the Municipal Court of the City of Montgomery, Alabama.  This administrative order is posted in the courthouse, on the website, and states that attorneys are responsible for informing any individuals that they are responsible for.
 

California Inappropriate Dress.  Los Angeles Superior Court Rules.  This dress code distinguishes between officers of the court and members of the public.

Dress Code.  Superior Court of California, County of Kern Juvenile Court. Dress code that regulates what juveniles would wear to court. (Click on "Juvenile" tab at top of page)

Courtroom Attire. Oakland Police Training Bulletin.  Addresses courtroom attire regarding Police Officers.
 

Delaware Dress Code Policy.  Delaware Justice of the Peace Court.  This document contains the Justice of the Peact Court employee dress code for Delaware.
 

District of Columbia Dress Code Policy.  Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia.  This employee dress code policy statement describes the dress standards, as well as exceptions to the policy including religious headgear, and discipline procedures.
 

Georgia Dress Code Policy. Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. This is a comprehensive dress code policy, including personal hygiene and grooming guidelines. There is a policy section regarding court attire.

Courtroom Conduct. Recorders Court, Chatham County, GA. This policy contains a general dress code and addresses the issue of officers wearing their uniform when on duty.

Dress Code.  Dress code for Liberty County Courts.
 

Indiana

Effective Courtroom Performance. Indiana Law Enforcement, Clark County Prosecuting Attorney for Polic Officers.  This document includes a dress code for testifying officers.

 

Michigan Courtroom Etiquette and Attire. Washtenaw County Trial Court, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Dress Code Policy. 7th Judicial Circuit Court, Genesee County, Flint, Michigan.

Courtroom Etiquette. 9th Judicial Circuit Court, Kalamazoo County Government.
 

Missouri Municipal Court Dress Code. City of Lee's Summit, Missouri.
 

New Mexico Dress Code. Roswell Municipal Court.  This dress code distinguishes between officers of the court and members of the public.
 

Oregon

Uniform.  Trial Court Rules, Chapter 3, Decorum in Proceedings. 

 

Pennsylvania Courtroom Conduct.  Tioga County Courthouse. The Courtroom Conduct section addresses the dress code and the firearm section addresses the officer’s attire.
 

Tennessee Dress Code. General Sessions Local Rules, Rule 1.04, Appropriate Attire Required for the Court.

Dress Code. Criminal Court of Davidson County.
 

Texas Teen Court Dress Code.  Municipal Court of Crowley, Texas. 

Rules of Decorum.  Local Rules for the Courts of Dallas County.

Melissa Municipal Court Dress and Conduct Code. City of Melissa.

Dress Code.  Trophy Club, Texas Municipal Court.
 

Virginia Courtroom Etiquette. General District Court, County of Chesterfield.

Dress Code. Henrico County Juvenile Court.

Courtroom Etiquette. Norfolk General District Court, City of Norfolk.

Dress Code. York County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
 

Washington Courtroom Protocol and Procedures.  Cowlitz County, Superior Court Clerk's Office.
 

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