Two top state court officials have issued a memorandum emphasizing appropriate decorum and etiquette for all virtual court proceedings.
The memorandum was sent to all administrative judges statewide by Hon. Vito C. Caruso, deputy chief administrative judge for the courts outside New York City, and Hon. George J. Silver, deputy chief administrative judge for the New York City Courts.
All court proceeding participants shall recognize that this is a formal appearance and should ensure the following:
– Dress in appropriate attire, as if you were appearing in-person in court – Display an appropriate and professional background
– No consumption offood or drink during the proceeding
– Remain professional and dignified
– As in ln-Person proceedings, only one person should be speaking at a time
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