The purpose of these rules is to establish uniform rules of courtroom decorum and to be consistent with other trial courts of Wisconsin, and to assist Judges and attorneys through prescribed courtroom procedures. They are intended to supplement but not to supersede the Code of Professional Responsibility and Canons of Judicial Ethics of the American Bar Association and of the State Bar of Wisconsin, and the Supreme Court Rules and legislative enactments of the State of Wisconsin. The flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin shall at all times be displayed when the Court is in session on or in close proximity to the bench, with the flag of the United States to the right of the Judge. 402 Court shall be formally opened each day upon which Court business is transacted either by the bailiff or the Clerk of Court. As the Judge enters the courtroom, the bailiff or Clerk of Court by three raps of the gavel shall require all present to rise and stand.
Silence is commanded.
The bailiff or Clerk of Court shall then rap the gavel once and all shall be seated. The business of the Court shall then proceed. This rule may be modified by the customs and practice of the presiding Judge. 406 When trial is to a jury, the jurors shall take their places in the jury box after the Judge enters the Courtroom. 407 Dignity and solemnity of the Judge and the attorneys shall be maintained in the courtroom at all times.