Your appearance at court influences the way the judge, prosecutor and jury views you, whether or not they or you realize it. It’s best to err on the side of caution when dressing for court.
Do:
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Dress conservatively and look neatly groomed- think how you dress for work or church.
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Wear items that fit you properly-nothing too small or too large.
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Attempt to cover tattoos.
Don’t:
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Wear stained, ripped or wrinkled clothing.
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Wear hoodies, beanies, and baseball caps.
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Wear T-shirts, especially ones with offensive slogans or pictures.
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Wear shorts, flip flops or tank tops.