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What happens if you refuse to stand in court when the bailiff says "all rise"?
So to be more specific, I mean if your just like, I'm going to randomly go sit in and watch some court cases in my community. You are only there on your own recognizance. Literally in there only to not "rise" for the judge, what can happen if I go do this?
8 Answers
- GenegeeLv 77 years ago
The concept of rising when a judge enters the court room is to show respect to the system not the judge therefore you can get in trouble for not doing that. What happens then l have no ides.
- ?Lv 77 years ago
A "contempt of court" charge. If it's on a Friday, you could end up spending a weekend in jail. And getting snagged with a fine, to boot. It's not like jaywalking.
- TeeknoLv 77 years ago
You could be jailed for contempt of court.
It's not likely, but it's completely legal. A judge has broad powers to fine or jail people who do not follow court decorum.
- Dan HLv 77 years ago
A judge could cite you for contempt of court. If you continue your protest, you could be jailed. In most cases, I don't really think anyone would notice.
- ?Lv 67 years ago
Contempt, but you're not standing for the judge as a person, but for her representation of the Court.
- Spock (rhp)Lv 77 years ago
if you appear to be capable of rising to honor the institution of justice and equity [in the person of the judge] and do not, the bailiff will ask you to leave -- and will forcefully evict you if you do not.
Source(s): grampa - tillan2kLv 77 years ago
it tradition become trite law ... it is imperial judiciary and not rising is imperial insult
