I have been in courtrooms where some lawyers stand when jurors come in and out of the room and others don’t. What is the proper rule for standing for jurors?
This question was addressed about 10 or 15 years ago and there is still no true answer. Obviously, every lawyer stands when a judge enters and leaves a courtroom. Every lawyer should stand when a judge addresses them, or when the lawyer is addressing a judge. Sometimes lawyers get sloppy in that regard, but it is extremely important to stand and respect the dignity of the court, which is personified by the judicial officer.
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