Bail agents at All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita understand that a hearing in court can be intimidating. That’s why they have provided information about the proper etiquette in a courtroom to ensure the best possible outcome for your loved one.
“There is some formality and the need for courtesy on the part of participants and observers in all courts,” said Inessa Chavez, vice president of All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita.
Your loved one should arrive early and be prepared to ensure he or she will know where to go.
Approximately one minute before the scheduled time, the opening formalities and procedure will occur. The judge should notify the bailiff and other court officers, according to the California Bail Education textbook.
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Your loved one, court officers, attorneys and bondsman with All American Bail Bonds will stop conversations, go to their respective positions, discontinue arranging papers and in general, be prepared.
All persons in the courtroom should stand when the judge enters and be quiet until the judge says “please be seated.”
“Your loved one needs to be on his or her best behavior in the courtroom,” said Chavez.
In the courtroom, your loved one should show respect for the judge, bailiff and all other staff. The judge should be addressed as “Your Honor.”
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Your loved one should sit up straight, pay attention, turn off his or her cell phone and never chew gum, eat or drink during the session as a sign of respect.
As another sign of respect, no causal clothing should be worn to court. Your loved one should dress appropriately and conservatively.
No person should ever show feeling concerning any testimony which is being given by a witness on the stand by facial expression of incredulity, shaking of the head or other conduct.
At All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita, we want to ensure your loved one has the best possible outcome of his or her case, which can depend on his or her manners and etiquette,” said Chavez. “Acting respectfully is very important.”
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