How Should I Act in Court?

• Be on time.
• Dress neatly.
• Don't go in alone. Make sure there is an adult with you.
• Show respect to the people who are there.
• Don't eat or drink in court.
• Don't chew gum.
• You need to be quiet in court, so keep all electronic devices turned off. This includes digital music players, cell phones, and other portable devices.
• There may be other cases before yours. You have to be quiet and wait.
• You can read a book or play quietly with this book while you wait.
• When your case starts, call the judge "Your Honor." This is what people call the judge to show respect.
• Don't speak unless the judge or a lawyer asks you to.
• If you don't understand something, say that you don't understand. Someone will explain it again for you.