Any time you are to appear in court, you should dress as though you are going to a job interview. Men should wear pants and a shirt with a collar. A suit, jacket or tie is always appropriate. Women should wear a dress, skirt or pants that are not too tight, too short or low cut. It is never proper to wear shorts, T-shirts or sandals.

Excessive makeup or jewelry should not be worn. In the courtroom itself, it is never proper to wear a hat, read a newspaper, eat or chew gum. While it is important for a person charged with an offense to have family members and/or friends present for a trial or sentencing on a case, it is seldom if ever beneficial to have small children present.

If there is a possibility that you may be arrested at the court or sentenced to jail time, then you should not bring children to the court unless you have someone to care for your child in the event that you are placed in jail. The court may actually contact CPS (Child Protective Services) to take the child into custody if a parent is going to jail. Nothing stated herein should be construed or interpreted to grant rights or remedies not otherwise granted under federal or state law.

This information is provided as a public service by Apple Bail Bonds, serving the State of South Carolina, and is not intended as a substitute for legal advice or representation by a lawyer. ​

Our hope is that we can make this a little easier on our customers. We are here to provide a excellent service, information, and whenever possible, we will guide our clients in the right direction for the next stage of the legal process.