UCCR 1.01

The chancellor shall ensure that all proceedings in the chancery court, whether in term time

or in vacation, shall be conducted with due formality and in an orderly and dignified

manner, observing the following:

a. The court shall be opened formally and conducted with dignity and decorum

at all times.

b. No drinks, food, gum, or smoking shall be permitted except as allowed by

the court.

c. Counsel, parties, and witnesses must be respectful to the court and to each

other. Bickering or wrangling and disrespectful behavior between counsel,

or between counsel and witness, will not be tolerated.

d. Applause or demonstration or approval or disapproval, and the use of profane

or indecent language are prohibited.

e. Counsel shall not approach the witness without leave of court.

f. In examining witnesses, in reading from a brief or opinion, and in all

presentations to the court, counsel shall stand unless specifically excused

from doing so by the court.

g. Counsel shall in formal hearings address the court in the historic manner of

“Your Honor” and/or “May it please the Court.” The dignity and the respect

of the court shall be preserved at all times.

h. All attorneys, bailiffs, clerks, witnesses, and other personnel shall be prompt

and timely in attendance, and shall be fully prepared to proceed at the

appointed time.

i. Use of cell phones and recording of proceedings in the courtroom and

chambers are prohibited except as allowed by the court.

j. Each officer of the court is responsible for the promotion of respect for the

court.