29. Opening and adjournment of the hearing. The persons present at a hearing must rise when the judge enters the room and remain standing until the judge is seated.
At the opening of the hearing, the court bailiff or clerk says aloud, as the case may be, “Silence. Please rise. The Court of Québec, presided over by the Honourable Judge … is now in session” or “Silence. Please rise. The Court of Québec, presided over by the presiding justice of the peace … is now in session”.
Once the judge is seated, the court bailiff or clerk asks those present to be seated.
When the judge leaves, the court bailiff or clerk asks those present to rise, and no person may leave his or her seat until the judge has left the room.