Rule 1.13 Sanctions

If you don't follow these court rules, the judge can punish you for it. This might mean being held in contempt of court, facing other disciplinary actions, or dealing with different penalties the court decides to hand down.

This applies to anyone involved in a case, not just lawyers. If you break the rules, whether you're a party in the case, an attorney, or someone else connected to it, the court has the power to step in and take action against you. The goal is to make sure everyone follows the same guidelines so the court process works fairly and smoothly.

The bottom line is simple: these rules aren't just suggestions. If you ignore them, you could face real consequences, so it's worth understanding what's expected of you before you find yourself in front of the judge.