Again, these are voluntary suggestions. Dress appropriately for court, or as you would for a job interview.

Your appearance is important. You should come dressed as you would for a job interview (business casual), a dinner at a nice restaurant, or a special event. You should not wear tank tops, shorts, or t-shirts with rude or offensive language.

Yes. There is at least one appearance, although not technically in "court", that is required whether under Chapter 7 or 13. It is an initial meeting held about 30 days after filing. The appointed Trustee presides over this meeting; it is not attended by the Judge, and it is designed to permit creditors and interested persons to ask questions concerning the Debtor's assets or financial affairs.

If someone is booked into the Jail on new charges or warrants (with the exception of municipal warrants for which you should contact the municipality to learn court information), they will normally go to court between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. the following business day. If they are booked in on a warrant Friday or during the weekend, they will normally go to court Monday morning between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

If "Court Appearance Required" is checked on the Complaint and Summons, you must appear in court at the time and place indicated, even if you wish to plead guilty. If "Court Appearance Required" is not checked on the Complaint and Summons, you must still appear in court if: you wish to have a trial; the charge is not listed on the State or Local Supplemental Violations Bureau Schedule; personal injury is involved. A criminal charge always requires your appearance in court.

For misdemeanor charges, usually the answer is "Yes." Florida law prohibits the settlement of a Felony charge unless the client is present in Court. However, Misdemeanor charges, such as most DUIs, may be settled without requiring your personal appearance. This is referred to as a “Plea in Absentia” and requires the approval of the Court. This is a common procedure for our out-of-area clients who were arrested while in the area on vacation or for work.

The courts do not have strict dress codes but encourage you to dress appropriately: no shorts, slippers, or tank tops. Many courtrooms are cold so you may wish to bring a light jacket or sweater. Although the courtrooms are cold, the common areas (hallways and atrium) are not air-conditioned. TOP

Witnesses must dress neatly. Men do not need to wear a coat and tie nor do women need to wear business attire. Witnesses must, however, wear clothes appropriate for the situation. It is important that jurors do not discount your testimony because of your clothing. Wear comfortable clothing which you would wear to a nice restaurant. Shorts, hats, halter/tank tops and similar types of clothing are not appropriate courtroom attire.

If you are the defendant, you must attend all court appearances. If you have a problem before the day of a misdemeanor trial, you have to file a motion to get a new court date. Forms are available at the courthouse at 115 N. Church. If a problem occurs on the day of the trial, call the judge as quickly as possible. In felony trials, call your attorney as soon as possible. Note that only the judge can grant you a continuance

The Public Defender can provide general information regarding the court process. We cannot discuss the specifics of your case until we are appointed. The Public Defender provides representation in the following types of cases: misdemeanor, felony, paternity, traffic, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, child protection, Post conviction and appeals.

If you were not immediately charged with a crime, that doesn’t mean charges cannot be filed later, after an investigation. Depending on the case, after a complaint is filed, the Court will mail you a Notice to Appear, if they have your current address. If the Court cannot locate a current address for you, an arrest warrant will be issued in your name.

You should wear loose fitting clothing so you can expose the area that we will be evaluating and treating. For example, if you have a knee problem, it is best to wear shorts. For a shoulder problem, a tank top is a good choice, and for low back problems, wear a loose fitting shirt and pants, again so we can perform a thorough examination.

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The SDOs will fit in dress shoes up to 1.5" heel. Beyond that they will fit in flats, open back sandals (with some double-sided carpet tape), slippers, sport shoes and even in your socks. Back in your office you can transfer to a more comfortable shoe to get around there.

We cannot release your report prior to review by the District Attorney. You will receive a copy of your report at the time of your arraignment.

Generally speaking, a walk-in court appearance will probably take anywhere from 1 ½ to 3 hours. This time depends greatly on your position on the first-come first-serve list, the amount of other people checked in for court that day and also on the Judge’s docket on that particular day. Be assured that if your appearance requires a long wait, the Judges are attending to other court matters that also require their attention.

Yes. From Magistrate Court either party may take an appeal by filing an appeal in the Magistrate Court within 7 days of the judgment. The case will then restart in State or Superior Court (technically, it is an appeal; but, for all intents and purposes, its a new case.) If the case originated in the State Court, an appeal may only be taken to the Georgia Court of Appeals, if the Notice of Appeal is filed in the State Court (or Superior Court, as the case may be) within 7 days of the judgment.