Arizona Courthouse Dress Code & Attire Rules (2026)

Short answer: Clean, non-ripped dark jeans are generally accepted for jurors and traffic court visitors, but shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, and slides are prohibited across nearly all 6 courthouses in Arizona. Updated 2026-11-04

All 6 county courthouses in Arizona enforce judicial decorum dress codes: shorts, flip-flops, tank tops, halter tops, pajamas, and hats are prohibited in courtrooms. Judges and bailiffs may refuse entry or reset your hearing if you are improperly dressed. Arizona Superior Court facilities allow visitors and jurors to bring cell phones inside on silent mode under Supreme Court Rule 122, with strict prohibitions on unauthorized recording.

County Courthouse	City	Courtroom dress code	Phone Lockers	Juror Parking
Maricopa County Maricopa County Downtown Phoenix Justice Center (South Court Tower / Central Court Building) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Maricopa County): "Business casual required. No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, pajamas, or clothing with offensive graphics. Hats must be removed upon entering courtrooms. Judges and bailiffs may deny entry or reschedule appearances for inappropriate attire."”	Phoenix	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Pima County Pima County Courthouse (Tucson) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Pima County): "Business casual required. No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, pajamas, or clothing with offensive graphics. Hats must be removed upon entering courtrooms. Judges and bailiffs may deny entry or reschedule appearances for inappropriate attire."”	Tucson	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Pinal County Pinal County Courthouse (Florence) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Pinal County): "Business casual required. No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, pajamas, or clothing with offensive graphics. Hats must be removed upon entering courtrooms. Judges and bailiffs may deny entry or reschedule appearances for inappropriate attire."”	Florence	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Yavapai County Yavapai County Courthouse (Prescott) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Yavapai County): "Business casual required. No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, pajamas, or clothing with offensive graphics. Hats must be removed upon entering courtrooms. Judges and bailiffs may deny entry or reschedule appearances for inappropriate attire."”	Prescott	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Mohave County Mohave County Courthouse (Kingman) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Mohave County): "Business casual required. No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, pajamas, or clothing with offensive graphics. Hats must be removed upon entering courtrooms. Judges and bailiffs may deny entry or reschedule appearances for inappropriate attire."”	Kingman	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Yuma County Yuma County Courthouse (Yuma) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Yuma County): "Business casual required. No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, pajamas, or clothing with offensive graphics. Hats must be removed upon entering courtrooms. Judges and bailiffs may deny entry or reschedule appearances for inappropriate attire."”	Yuma	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated

Going to Court Without a Lawyer?

Skip the Security Line & Protect Your Record in AZ

If you have a Traffic Ticket, Speeding/CDL Violation, DUI, Misdemeanor, or Family Court hearing in AZ, a licensed local attorney can often appear in court on your behalf—saving you from missing work, risking a bench warrant, or taking points on your license.

Your Full Name Phone Number Email Address County State Case Type Upcoming Court Date Need

Brief Case Details (optional)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you wear jeans or shorts to court in Arizona?

Clean, non-ripped dark jeans are generally accepted for jurors and traffic court visitors, but shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, and slides are prohibited across nearly all 6 courthouses in Arizona.

How is this courthouse policy data verified?

We verify every county against official Court Administrative Orders (.gov), Jury Commissioner instructions, and Sheriff Court Security directives. Last verified 2026-11-04.