Supreme Court updates courtroom and work attire policy

On Sept. 24, 2024, the Supreme Court amended the Courtroom and Work Attire Policy applicable to all attorneys, their staff, and Judiciary staff appearing before and working at both the Supreme Court and Superior Court. The amendment was made in recognition of Chamorro-Carolinian Cultural Heritage Month and in advance of the Cultural Day holiday in October. Effective immediately, attorneys, their staff, and Judiciary staff shall adhere to these guidelines.

Appropriate attire includes:

Business suit and tie

Pantsuit or dress suit

Dress pants and dress shirt with tie

Blouse with a blazer or jacket

Dress with blazer or jacket

Dress shoes, inclusive of dress pumps/heels

Sinahi or lighatúttúr (may be worn in addition to, or in place of a tie)

On Fridays, island print, mwar mwar, and flower leis

Prohibited attire includes:

Jeans or shorts

Leggings

Unreasonably short skirts or dresses

See-through blouses

Halter Tops

Clothing which bares the midriff

These updated guidelines are in addition to the requirements of the Judiciary [Employee] Dress Code adopted July 24, 2013, and Court Order 2021-ADM-0014-MSC. Persons unable to comply with this order because of medical reasons are excused. (PR)