Court Appearances

If you are scheduled to appear in State Court at a certain date and time, it is very important that you appear promptly at the time shown on the notice you receive in the mail. You should plan to arrive sufficiently early to avoid serious adverse consequences which may result from your absence. You should dress in a manner appropriate for your appearance in court. If you have children, and if possible, you should make arrangements for their care well in advance of your court date so that they do not disrupt court proceedings. Cell phones, pagers, and other devices that may disrupt court proceedings are not allowed in the courtroom, except that members of the bar and court personnel may use electronic devices such as laptops so long as such use does not disrupt court proceedings.