To maintain proper courtroom decorum:

• dress in appropriate attire 
• arrive at least 15 minutes before the hearing. 
• Except for water, which is authorized, no food or drink in the courtroom. 
• Avoid chewing gum 
• Remember to turn off your phones and devices. 
• Maintain a pleasant and respectful demeanor during the proceedings. 
• Stand when the judge enters and exits the courtroom
• Address him/her as “Your Honour”, “Justice ________” or “Madam Justice ________”
• Be respectful to everyone in the courtroom.
• When speaking to the judge, address them directly unless you are questioning a witness. 
• Use formal titles such as Ms., Mr., Mrs. or Dr. instead of first names. 
• Respectful listening is essential
• Avoid interrupting and let one person talk at a time
• Follow judge’s instructions
• Address judge directly, not the other party except when questioning a witness
• Do not argue with judge
• Avoid rude gestures, swearing
• Know your case and evidence you plan to present
• Ensure witnesses are aware of trial rules and how to testify
• Hand documents to court registrar you want to give judge
• Ask that witnesses be excluded from courtroom