What to wear to Court in Connecticut
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What to Wear to Court in Connecticut
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If you are attending a criminal Court in Connecticut you should dress in good quality clothing, what you would wear to a job interview in an office, or what you would wear to a wedding or church. This is important to show respect for the Court. Whether you like to show respect or not, you will not get prosecutors and Judges to exercise discretion in your favor if you dress with disrespect.
Never wear a hat, chew gum, or leave your Walkman and headphones on in a Courtroom. Never but never permit your cell phone or pager to be turned on in the Courtroom, leave it locked in your car.
Judges get very upset when people in the summer wear shorts, light flimsy tops, revealing necklines, bare belly buttons, and bare shoulders.
Shirts should be tucked in and buttoned up. Belts should be fastened. Shoes should be worn.
If you wear a T shirt (and we don't recommend it) make sure it doesn't bear any anti-social slogan.
Keep your hands out of your pockets.
If your son or daughter or spouse has been arrested and does not have appropriate clothing, contact the police or the jail where they are being held, and bring them appropriate clothing. It is amazing how many accused persons in custody come to Court without shoes.
Copyright Stephen R. Biss, Barrister & Solicitor, 2001
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