Control of the CourtroomControl of the Courtroom

Authority to ControlAuthority to Control

Civil Rule 53Civil Rule 53

Someone will always be in Someone will always be in control.control.

YOU!YOU!

How to Maintain ControlHow to Maintain Control

Non-Verbal Non-Verbal

Body LanguageBody Language

Demeanor andDemeanor andVerbal ControlVerbal Control

PolitePolite

PreparedPrepared

RespectfulRespectful

Good ListenerGood Listener

Avoid HumorAvoid Humor

You are the GatekeeperYou are the Gatekeeper

ObjectionsObjections

Be DecisiveBe Decisive

Be AssertiveBe Assertive

Know the RulesKnow the Rules

Fashion PoliceFashion Police

ContemptContempt

Security in the CourtroomSecurity in the Courtroom

Have a PlanHave a Plan

Level 3 holsterLevel 3 holster

Personal Safety and Personal Safety and SecuritySecurity

ChecklistChecklist

Be calm and assertiveBe calm and assertive

Be attentive to your body language Be attentive to your body language  Non-verbal messages Non-verbal messages Deliberate movementsDeliberate movements Eye-contactEye-contact Wear a robe and standing for the Wear a robe and standing for the

opening of courtopening of court

ChecklistChecklist

DemeanorDemeanor

Be PoliteBe Polite Be PreparedBe Prepared Be RespectfulBe Respectful Be a Good ListenerBe a Good Listener Avoid humorAvoid humor

ChecklistChecklist

ControllingControlling Parties Parties AttorneysAttorneys

ChecklistChecklist

GatekeeperGatekeeper Be decisiveBe decisive Be knowledgeableBe knowledgeable

ChecklistChecklist

Courtroom SecurityCourtroom Security

Personal Safety and SecurityPersonal Safety and Security

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