Policy Text
Kern County Sheriff’s Office
Policies and Procedures
TITLE:
DRESS – COURT APPEARANCE
NO: K-830
APPROVED: Donny Youngblood, Sheriff-Coroner
EFFECTIVE:
July 15, 2009
REVIEWED:
2/16/2018
REVISED:
00/00/00
UPDATED:
2/16/2018
K-830 - 1
POLICY
Personnel who attend any court proceeding arising as a result of their duties as a member of the
Sheriff's Office shall dress in a manner that reflects the highest level of pride and professionalism
upon themselves and the Sheriff's Office. Clothing shall be conservative in nature and
commensurate with the dignity of the court.
Personnel shall comply with all appearance requirements and will wear the following clothing
items when appearing in court:
Male:
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Suit and tie, or
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Sport coat, dress slacks, and tie.
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Formal footwear to match the rest of the ensemble
Female:
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Pants suit, or
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Dress (consistent with the non-uniform dress requirements), or
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Skirt and blouse.
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Formal footwear to match the rest