- South Burnett magistrate stamps out poor courtroom attire
- By Kate Darvall and Barclay White
- 31/10/2015 Make a Comment (1)
- Contributed by: Billy ( 1 article in 2015 )
Magistrate Simon Young has had enough of offenders attending court in sloppy attire.
MAGISTRATE Simon Young will not accept sloppy dress in his court room and he is making it known to all who enter.
Five alleged offenders were given the option to have their cases stood down or adjourned due to their poor dress standards in Kingaroy Magistrates Court this week.
Mr Young gave the men the option to have their cases heard in their casual attire but warned it could be to their detriment.
"We can deal with these charges today but the penalty will reflect the fact you've disrespected the court," Mr Young said.
He told one offender he "might want to think about an adjournment because the added penalty will cost a lot more than the cost of a $20 polo shirt".
"I don't require a suit and tie, although that would also be fine," Mr Young said. "It doesn't have to be flash, just has to be presentable.
"If no one's told you before, I'm telling you now."
Four of the five men opted to adjourn their cases.
One man had his case stood down, returned a short time later wearing a long-sleeved blue dress shirt and jeans and his case was heard.
On Tuesday in Murgon Magistrates Court, Lucille Alicia Jerome also infuriated Mr Young by turning up to court wearing a singlet.
"To roll up in a singlet is just disrespectful," Mr Young said.
He added that his dress standards were not that high and it wasn't necessary for suits and ties to be worn in his court.
"I've had jeans and a polo shirt, and that's fine," he said.
Ms Jerome's matter was adjourned to November 10, as Mr Young said her casual dress would influence his judgement if she were to be sentenced that day.
Court room rules for everyone
Dress neatly (although you don't have to wear a suit)
Turn off your mobile phone
Don't eat, drink or chew gum - courthouses will have an area outside the courtroom where you can eat
Don't smoke in the courthouse
Sit quietly - don't talk, comment or make noise if you are watching from the public gallery
Don't broadcast the trial in any way
Don't speak to jurors if it is a jury trial
Five alleged offenders were given the option to have their cases stood down or adjourned due to their poor dress standards in Kingaroy Magistrates Court this week.
Mr Young gave the men the option to have their cases heard in their casual attire but warned it could be to their detriment.
"We can deal with these charges today but the penalty will reflect the fact you've disrespected the court," Mr Young said.
He told one offender he "might want to think about an adjournment because the added penalty will cost a lot more than the cost of a $20 polo shirt".
"I don't require a suit and tie, although that would also be fine," Mr Young said. "It doesn't have to be flash, just has to be presentable.
"If no one's told you before, I'm telling you now."
Four of the five men opted to adjourn their cases.
One man had his case stood down, returned a short time later wearing a long-sleeved blue dress shirt and jeans and his case was heard.
On Tuesday in Murgon Magistrates Court, Lucille Alicia Jerome also infuriated Mr Young by turning up to court wearing a singlet.
"To roll up in a singlet is just disrespectful," Mr Young said.
He added that his dress standards were not that high and it wasn't necessary for suits and ties to be worn in his court.
"I've had jeans and a polo shirt, and that's fine," he said.
Ms Jerome's matter was adjourned to November 10, as Mr Young said her casual dress would influence his judgement if she were to be sentenced that day.
Court room rules for everyone
Dress neatly (although you don't have to wear a suit)
Turn off your mobile phone
Don't eat, drink or chew gum - courthouses will have an area outside the courtroom where you can eat
Don't smoke in the courthouse
Sit quietly - don't talk, comment or make noise if you are watching from the public gallery
Don't broadcast the trial in any way
Don't speak to jurors if it is a jury trial
Source: https://www.southburnetttimes.com.au/news/trend-wearing-thin/2823673/
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