Courthouse Security

 

BY ORDER OF THE COURT

PROPER DRESS REQUIRED

When entering the Courthouse, an appropriate dress code will be observed by all, including litigants, witnesses, jurors and spectators.

The following is NOT appropriate dress:

Cut-off pants, tank tops, halter tops, mesh shirts, shirts with inappropriate or offensive logos, pictures or writing, shirts with sleeves cut off, short skirts, short shorts or pajama pants.

Notwithstanding the above, if a Judge determines your attire is not appropriate, and you are a participant, your case may be continued, or you may be asked to return in proper attire.

 

BY ORDER OF THE SHERIFF OF EFFINGHAM COUNTY

  • NO Firearms (whether real, fake, replica toy or otherwise)
  • NO Firearm holding devices
  • NO Ammunition
  • NO Explosive or Incendiary devices
  • NO Knives
  • NO Mace or Pepper spray
  • NO Glass items
  • NO Tools
  • NO Heavy Chains – to be determined by staff not patrons
  • NO Entry for any items that can be used as a weapon
  • NO Restraining Devices or Restraining Device Keys
  • NO Biker or Gang jackets including flags, symbols or colors
  • NO Large Bags
  • NO Food or Drink from outside the facility
  • NO Food allowed above the 1st Floor
  • NO Electronics – cell phones, computers, laptops, tablets, readers, cameras, audio or video recorders, bluetooth devices, communication watches, games or any other electronics.

 

 

Helpful Hints

 

Remember, electronics are not allowed. If there is information that you feel is important on your phone or other electronic device, you must print that information a head of time, so it can be brought into the Courthouse.