Courtroom Behavior Observation Form
Document and evaluate conduct observed during a hearing or trial session.
Observer Name
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First Name
Last Name
Date of Observation
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Month
 -
Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
Case Reference or Docket Number
*
Participant Role Observed
*
Please Select
Defendant
Plaintiff
Witness
Attorney
Judge
Other
Respect for Court Protocol
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Not at all respectful
1
2
3
4
Highly respectful
5
1 is Not at all respectful, 5 is Highly respectful
Attentiveness During Proceedings
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Not attentive
1
2
3
4
Highly attentive
5
1 is Not attentive, 5 is Highly attentive
Appropriate Communication (verbal and non-verbal)
*
Inappropriate
1
2
3
4
Consistently appropriate
5
1 is Inappropriate, 5 is Consistently appropriate
Professional Appearance
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Yes
No
Partially
Disruptive Behavior Observed?
*
None
Minor
Major
Summary of Notable Behaviors (optional)
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