(a) Generally. At all stages of proceedings involving protective orders, the court must:(1) maintain appropriate security for the parties and court personnel;(2) ensure that the parties are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity and are free from intimidation, harassment, or abuse during the court process; and(3) provide appropriate safeguards to minimize contact among the parties, their families, and witnesses.(b) Request for Security. The plaintiff may request the presence of a law enforcement or security officer, if available, in the courtroom during a hearing or for escort to or from the courtroom.Formerly Rule 1 in part, added Sept. 5, 2007, effective 1/1/2008. Amended Sept. 16, 2008, effective 9/26/2008. Adopted on a permanent basis effective 9/3/2009. Amended Aug. 30, 2012, effective 1/1/2013. Renumbered Rule 8 and amended Aug. 27, 2015, effective 1/1/2016.HISTORICAL NOTES
Former Rule 8 was renumbered as Rule 38 Aug. 27, 2015, effective Jan. 1, 2016.