Michigan 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 14 courthouses in Michigan. Updated 2026-11-04

All 14 county courthouses in Michigan 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. Following the Michigan Supreme Court amendment to MCR 8.115 (effective May 2020), all Michigan county courthouses must allow the public and jurors to bring portable electronic devices into the courthouse, prohibiting only unauthorized photography/recording.

County Courthouse	City	Courtroom dress code	Phone Lockers	Juror Parking
Wayne County Wayne County Courthouse (Detroit) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Wayne 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."”	Detroit	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Oakland County Oakland County Courthouse (Pontiac) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Oakland 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."”	Pontiac	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Macomb County Macomb County Courthouse (Mount Clemens) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Macomb 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."”	Mount Clemens	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Kent County Kent County Courthouse (Grand Rapids) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Kent 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."”	Grand Rapids	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Genesee County Genesee County Courthouse (Flint) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Genesee 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."”	Flint	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Washtenaw County Washtenaw County Courthouse (Ann Arbor) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Washtenaw 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."”	Ann Arbor	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Ottawa County Ottawa County Courthouse (Grand Haven) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Ottawa 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."”	Grand Haven	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Ingham County Ingham County Courthouse (Mason) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Ingham 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."”	Mason	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo County Courthouse (Kalamazoo) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Kalamazoo 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."”	Kalamazoo	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Saginaw County Saginaw County Courthouse (Saginaw) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Saginaw 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."”	Saginaw	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Muskegon County Muskegon County Courthouse (Muskegon) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Muskegon 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."”	Muskegon	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Jackson County Jackson County Courthouse (Jackson) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Jackson 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."”	Jackson	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
St. Clair County St. Clair County Courthouse (Port Huron) “Courtroom Decorum Order (St. Clair 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."”	Port Huron	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Berrien County Berrien County Courthouse (St. Joseph) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Berrien 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."”	St. Joseph	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated

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Can you wear jeans or shorts to court in Michigan?

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 14 courthouses in Michigan.

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.