Courtroom Decorum
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
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The following procedures apply during all hearings: (1) Attorneys shall stand behind the lectern when speaking and use the microphones. (2) There shall be no oral confrontation or colloquy between opposing attorneys. (3) All counsel, parties and witnesses shall be formally addressed by their surnames. (4) During the testimony of a witness, attorneys shall not approach the witness, courtroom deputy or the electronic court reporter without court approval.
(5) Submission and presentation of evidence is governed by the Electronic Evidence Procedures (“EEP”). When the EEP is not applicable, documentary exhibits shall be prepared in a sufficient number for all participants including—the witness, the court, opposing counsel and the examining attorney. (6) When a witness takes the stand, background information concerning the witness and the connection of the witness to the litigation shall be read or offered in writing, then acknowledged by the witness. The second question should address the issues in controversy.
31 5073-1 Photography, Recording Devices & Broadcasting District Court Local Rule 83.03, as may be amended or revised, applies to the floors occupied by the bankruptcy court.