Court Officer Academy Student Court Officer Manual: Personal Appearance

Guidelines for personal appearance at the Massachusetts Trial Court Officer Academy.

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Personal Appearance Inspection

Student Court Officers will, at all times, conform to the personal appearance standards consistent with Chapter 10 of the Court Officer manual.

Personal Appearance Commuting

While commuting to and from the Academy complex, all issued uniforms and equipment will be kept out of public view.

Personal Appearance

Student Court Officers will conform to the following personal appearance standards while at the Academy:

  • Maintain proper oral hygiene.
  • Maintain proper body hygiene.
  • Ensure fingernails and toenails are clean and trimmed.
  • Makeup or cosmetics will not be worn/allowed.
  • False eyelashes will not be worn.
  • Fingernail polish will not be used.

Hair will be groomed and maintained as follows:

Hair will be neatly cut, groomed, and maintained as not to create a training hazard. Student Court Officers will be clean-shaven (no facial hair). Hair must be pulled back neatly into a bun if applicable (braided/unbraided acceptable) off the collar with a black, plain, elastic type, hair tie), or cut short enough not to touch the collar. Hair will be tied back so it does not at any time cover the Student Court Officers face. Bobby pins are authorized to be worn; no decorative hair pieces permitted. Student Court Officers will not color their hair an unnatural color.

Due to safety considerations, jewelry, pins, necklaces and/or bracelets will not be worn, with the exception of:

  • Conservative wristwatches (smart watches are prohibited).
  • Medical alert bracelets.
  • Wedding rings (no large protruding stones; only bands permitted.)
  • Religious necklaces and medals worn beneath the shirt and out of view. (One (1) medallion is authorized for wear and must be concealed underneath clothing for safety reasons during training. The necklace/chain must not be so thick or of a material that would not break if caught or pulled).

Uniforms

Uniforms will be clean, freshly pressed, and will present a professional appearance.

Contact   for Court Officer Academy Student Court Officer Manual: Personal Appearance

Address

Suffolk Superior Courthouse
3 Pemberton Square, 15th Floor, Boston, MA 02108
Date published: January 2, 2023

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