PA · rules
Lancaster Cnty. C.P. Judge Jeffrey A. Conrad - Judge's Procedures I
Courtroom Expectations
Conduct.
Punctuality and courtesy from counsel and self-represented parties to the court
and each other, both in the presence of the court and otherwise, is expected.
Unless permission is granted otherwise, the examination of witnesses should be
conducted from the lectern or from counsel table either seated or standing.
Counsel and unrepresented parties shall rise to address the court. This includes
making or responding to objections. While in the court room, counsel should
address the court as “Your Honor.”
Counsel shall seek permission from the court before approaching a witness.
Counsel and unrepresented parties will direct all comments to the court or to the
witness under examination and not to other counsel or the jury.
Consultation with Opposing Counsel.
In general, counsel should only bring matters to the court’s attention only after
they have discussed the matter with opposing counsel. When communicating
with the court, counsel shall be prepared to state the position of opposing
counsel.
Provenance
- Source
- www.court.co.lancaster.pa.us
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-30
- Edition
- 2026-09-30
- Content hash
0606ce418906576f7f2b7caa11dfb9c64bd98d8cba8d520db0032b3735471b84
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