are you allowed to wear running shoes in a court or do you prefer or have to wear court shoes in the court room?
especially in ontario, canada
2007-12-04 15:46:01 · 4 answers · asked by minioo1 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you're just in the court watching, you can wear whatever shoes you want to - just wear long pants or a reasonable length dress or skirt, no halter tops, nothing see through, just dress conservatively.
On the other hand, if you're a QC, running shoes just doesn't go with the powdered wig.
Richard
2007-12-04 15:54:52 · answer #1 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first question is "Why are you going to court?" If the person going to court is a plaintiff, a defendant, or a witness, then you definitely want to dress up in a conservative way.
(No low cut blouses for the ladies, conservative lengths and styles. For the men, that means shirts tucked in, no jeans, and a shirt with a collar and a tie usually is looked at by the court in a really positive way.) Conservative shoes, no running shoes, flip flops, or the like.
The reason that you would want to do this is to form a positive impression on the court. It is interpreted as being respectful of the court and its processes.
It can't hurt and can be helpful. Whether we like it or not, people form opinions about what type of people we are to some degree by first impressions, which definitely include our appearances.
Even if you're just going to support a friend or family member, it will say positive things about you.
If you (or the person who will go to court) has an attorney, definitely ask the attorney about what to wear, how to address the court ("Yes, sir," "No Ma'am" or "Yes, Your Honor") and other details. (For example, don't chew gum!)
You can also call the court. In the United States, you would usually contact the Clerk's office for information.
Good luck!
2007-12-05 00:13:38 · answer #2 · answered by Friend 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most courts require business dress. No jeans (and therefore running shoes) allowed.
2007-12-04 23:49:22 · answer #3 · answered by Meghan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proper etiquette would be business casual. You should want to look good while standing before a judge or acting as a witness for someone.
2007-12-04 23:56:06 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋