Washington County Justice of the Peace Courts Chambers Communication Rules

WARNING

Counsel must direct objections, arguments, and other comments to the Presiding Judge or jury, not opposing counsel.

(c) All objections, arguments, and other comments by counsel shall be directed to the PresidingJudge or Jury and not to opposing counsel.

WARNING

The Judge, the attorneys, and other officers of the court will refer to and address other court officers and other participants in the proceedings respectfully impersonally, as by using appropriate titles and surnames rather than first names.

The Judge, the attorneys, and other officers of the court will refer to and address other court officers and other participants in the proceedings respectfully impersonally, as by using appropriate titles and surnames rather than first names.

WARNING

Attorneys should make advance arrangements with the court if they anticipate needing to move furniture, audio/visual equipment, or easels.

Attorneys should anticipate any need to move furniture, audio/visual equipment, or easels, and should make advance arrangements with the court.

INFO

Attorneys should observe ethical canons, including those concerning media discussions of cases and improper ex parte communications with the Judge.

(a) Attorneys should observe the letter and spirit of all canons of ethics, including those dealing with discussion of cases with representatives of the media and those concerning improper ex parte communications with the Judge.