# Neb. Ct. R. § 6-1401: Conduct in the courtroom

> Nebraska · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NE_NECTR_S6_1401

## Section

- **Citation:** Neb. Ct. R. § 6-1401
- **Heading:** Conduct in the courtroom
- **Jurisdiction:** Nebraska
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Nebraska Court Rules / CHAPTER 6: TRIAL COURTS / Article 14: Uniform County Court Rules of Practice and Procedure. / Neb. Ct. R. § 6-1401

## Text

All statements and communications by counsel will be clearly and audibly made from the counsel table. While court is in session, counsel shall not leave their places at the counsel table for a conference at the bench unless permitted by the judge to do so. Counsel shall address witnesses, other counsel, and prospective jurors by their surnames. Counsel shall not comment on answers given by witnesses. Arguments by counsel shall be addressed to the court and not to each other. Counsel shall orally identify themselves on the record in open court.
Rule 1 amended September 1991. Renumbered and codified as § 6-1401, effective July 18, 2008.

## Nearby sections

- [Neb. Ct. R. § 6-1401 § 6-1401. Conduct in the courtroom](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NE_NECTR_S6_1401.md)
- [Neb. Ct. R. § 6-1402 § 6-1402. Attendance and attire](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NE_NECTR_S6_1402.md)
- [Neb. Ct. R. § 6-1403 § 6-1403. Courtroom decorum](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NE_NECTR_S6_1403.md)
- [Neb. Ct. R. § 6-1404 § 6-1404. Stipulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NE_NECTR_S6_1404.md)
- [Neb. Ct. R. § 6-1405 § 6-1405. Recording of court proceedings; request for transcription; request for copy of digital recording](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NE_NECTR_S6_1405.md)
- [Neb. Ct. R. § 6-1406 § 6-1406. Withdrawal of counsel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NE_NECTR_S6_1406.md)
- [Neb. Ct. R. § 6-1407 § 6-1407. Application for fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NE_NECTR_S6_1407.md)
- [Neb. Ct. R. § 6-1408 § 6-1408. Pleadings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NE_NECTR_S6_1408.md)
- [Neb. Ct. R. § 6-1409 § 6-1409. Identification of pleadings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NE_NECTR_S6_1409.md)
- [Neb. Ct. R. § 6-1410 § 6-1410. Copies of pleadings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NE_NECTR_S6_1410.md)
- [Neb. Ct. R. § 6-1411 § 6-1411. Identification of attorney](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NE_NECTR_S6_1411.md)
- [Neb. Ct. R. § 6-1412 § 6-1412. Amendments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NE_NECTR_S6_1412.md)
- [Neb. Ct. R. § 6-1413 § 6-1413. Exhibits; record retention](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NE_NECTR_S6_1413.md)
- [Neb. Ct. R. § 6-1414 § 6-1414. Costs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NE_NECTR_S6_1414.md)

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