Behavior and Dress Code

Teen Court volunteers must bide by the Behavior and Dress Code. Teens may not wear shorts, jeans, denim, fitted clothing, hats, tennis shoes (sneakers), sunglasses, sandals (flip/flops), capri pants, spaghetti straps/halter tops, tank tops (male or female), T-shirts with loud or obscene logos, baggy clothing, skirts too short or too tight (no mini skirts), midriff or cutoff shirts (nothing that exposes the midriff), long chains, spike jewelry, dog collars, or facial piercing jewelry (teens will be asked to remove all facial jewelry-no exceptions). No gum or candy is allowed and shirts must be tucked in.  Please be clean and neat for all appearances at Teen Court (this includes Peer Circle and Jury Duties).  Acceptable clothing options for males include:  khaki pants, dress slacks, and collared shirts. Acceptable clothing options for females include: nice dresses, skirts, and blouses. Additionally, volunteers and participants must:

Appear for Teen Court on time. Tardiness is not tolerated in the Court system.

Males must wear a collared shirt and tie. Females must wear dress pants and a blouse or dress or skirt.

Be neat and conservative in your dress and personal appearance. Shorts, T-shirts and sandals/flip-flops are not allowed in Court.

Address the Judge with respect as "Your Honor" or "May it please the Court."

Speak clearly and firmly when addressing the Court.

Be serious about Teen Court at all times and business-like in your conduct while Court is in session.

Thoroughly read all case documents.

Interview Defendants in a timely manner.

Treat ALL participants with equal courtesy.

Be alert, attentive and enthusiastic in your work.

Return all paperwork to the Teen Court Administrator before leaving Court. This includes any notes that may have the Defendant's name on them. Remember, this is a confidential proceeding.

Teen Court Volunteers must not:

Put anyone down or appear superior in attitude.

Chew gum, eat or drink in the Courtroom.

Prop feet on furniture.

Swear during any Courtroom proceeding.