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Judge emphasizes courtroom rules, interpreter use and Zoom decorum during docket call
Summary
At the start of the 187th District Court docket, the presiding judge reminded attorneys and parties to confer with the state and probation, to use interpreters when defendants require a language other than English, and to dress appropriately for Zoom appearances.
The presiding judge used the opening of the docket to review courtroom protocol and administrative expectations for attorneys and defendants. Counsel were told they must confer with the state and the client before approaching the bench, and the judge directed that if a defendant needs to address the court in a language other than English, the interpreter must be present "whether you speak the language or not."
The judge also warned Zoom participants to dress appropriately — "No shorts for Zoom. You're in court" — and asked attorneys to ensure in‑custody clients are requested from the deputy before leaving the courtroom. The reminders were tied to scheduling and security: the court noted limits on the number of inmates permitted out for security reasons and instructed counsel to ensure clients are prepared for the record and to avoid whispering or mumbling near the court reporter.
