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Court Policies
It is important that defendants and all attorneys, if applicable, follow these policies. If these policies are not followed, it could result in the case being reset to a later date or the violator being held in contempt.
Court Security
The safety of our citizens and court personnel are our highest priority!
- No Weapons of any type are allowed in the courtroom. This includes pocket/clip knives and any type of pepper spray.
- All persons entering the courtroom are subject to screening. Access to the courtroom will not be allowed until you have been screened by the Bailiff.
- Purses and/or backpacks will not be allowed in the courtroom. Bay City Municipal Court does not have lockers or holding areas for your belongings.
- Persons refusing to be screened will be denied entry into the courtroom.
- Remarks or jokes about carrying weapons into the court or threatening any Judge or court personnel will be taken seriously.
- Any act or comment considered to be a threat against a Judge or any court personnel will result in immediate expulsion from the court and possible criminal charges.
- DO NOT approach the Judge's bench unless directed to do so.
- DO NOT lean on the Judge's bench.
- Refrain from loud conversations or comments during court proceedings.
Thank you for your assistance and compliance.
Policies
The following items are not allowed in Court:
- Hats of any kind
- Bare Feet
- Shorts, flip-flops, or sweatpants
- Tank tops, halter tops, or t-shirts with inappropriate language
- Food, drinks or gum
- All bags, purses, briefcases, backpacks, or similar items
- Recording devices
- Cellular phones
Cell Phones & Other Electronic Devices
Permission from the Presiding Judge must be granted to an individual in order to bring an electronic device of any kind into the courtroom.
Recording Proceedings
No one is allowed to record any court proceedings without the court's permission. This prohibition applies to all persons, including members of the public viewing court proceedings on any court’s live stream and to persons with the ability to record any virtual court proceeding. Any person found to violate this order faces contempt proceedings, including a fine of up to $100 and a sentence of confinement for up to three (3) days in jail for each act of contempt of court.