The following case processing time guidelines are for the processing of cases and are designed to provide a guide to the judiciary and bar. Unless otherwise indicated, the guidelines represent the time period from filing to final disposition. It will be the practice of the court to schedule every case for a next action or review date at every state in the life of the case. In the event of case consolidation the cases shall be heard by the judge with the lowest case number. As the judge enters the courtroom, the bailiff or Clerk of Court shall require all present to rise and stand.
Silence is commanded.
All shall be seated and the business of court shall proceed. The flag of the United States shall at all times while court is in session be displayed at, on, or in close proximity to the bench, or in close proximity to the bench, or in a standard to the right of the judge. 406 Lawyers shall examine witnesses from a position at the lectern except when handling exhibits. In no case shall a witness be crowded during examination. When a lawyer or party is addressing the jury, the lawyer shall not crowd the jury box.