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                                DECORUM


  1.   Courtroom Decorum.  All attorneys and other individuals
       in the courtroom shall abide by the following rules of conduct.

       (a)  Always be Prompt.  Be in the courtroom ready to proceed
            at the appointed time.

       (b)  Dress Appropriately to the Serious Nature of the
            Matters Before the Court.  Shorts and other kinds of beach
            apparel are not appropriate.  Clothing advertising alcoholic
            beverages or illegal drugs are not appropriate.  Hats are
            not to be worn in the courtroom.
	

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