The behavior of the plaintiff or defendant in court may determine the success of his trial. It is equally important to remember the basic rules of judicial etiquette for those who are forced to act as a witness. For inappropriate behavior, a person can be kicked out of the hall or even fined.
Instructions
Step 1
Show up at the hearing 5-10 minutes before it starts. Delays in such cases can lead to unpleasant consequences. Pay special attention to your appearance: casually dressed people in the courtroom are often treated negatively and may even reprimand them.
Step 2
Do not be indignant if you have to wait a long time before you are invited to the courtroom. Try to calm down, do something, tune in to a positive mood. Do not leave the courtroom unnecessarily so as not to miss the moment when you are invited to enter.
Step 3
The appeal to the judge must be started with the words "respected court". When making a speech, it is also permissible to say "your honor." Any testimony and explanation should only be given while standing. There are, however, exceptions to this rule. They may concern seriously ill, elderly people, cripples, etc. and require special permission from the presiding officer. Shouts and comments from the field are strictly prohibited.
Step 4
Do not address questions to the judge: you can only ask the participants in the process and representatives. It is forbidden to interrupt the plaintiff, defendant, witnesses, etc. during performances, even if you believe they are lying or offending you. You can express all your claims later, and only with the permission of the judge.
Step 5
After the court hearing, the debate begins. At this stage, the plaintiff and the defendant do not have the right to demand the presentation of additional evidence and the call of new witnesses. If you have special evidence, make sure it is presented to the court at the hearing stage.
Step 6
Behave yourself. In the courtroom, it is forbidden to talk on the phone, read books, newspapers and magazines, talk loudly, eat, etc. Give all explanations in a polite manner, do not shout, do not insult other people and do not use profanity. Tantrums, scandals, and even more so attempts to hit someone in the courtroom can end very badly.
