Rule 23-116 Personal pronouns and designated salutations.
Rule Text
A. Scope. This rule governs the use of personal pronouns and designated salutations in the courts of this state.
B. Option to indicate personal pronouns and designated salutations. Parties and attorneys may include Ms./Mrs., Mr., or Mx. as a preferred form of address and one of the following personal pronouns after the party’s or attorney’s name in the caption or signature line of pleadings and papers: he/him/his, she/her/hers, or they/them/theirs.
C. Addressing, referring to, or identifying parties and attorneys. Courts and attorneys appearing before the court must use the individual’s name, the designated salutation or personal pronouns, or other respectful means that are not inconsistent with the individual’s designated salutation or personal pronouns when addressing, referring to, or identifying the party or attorney, either orally or in writing.
Amendment history: Adopted by Supreme Court Order No. S-1-RCR-2024-00085, effective December 31, 2025.