Which guideline states 'Honest and accurate' in appearing in court?

• A. Honest and accurate
• B. Neat in appearance
• C. Don't guess - okay to say IDK
• D. Don't volunteer info

Answer: (A)

Honesty in court means committing to tell the truth and to state facts accurately to the best of your knowledge. This is foundational because the courtroom relies on trustworthy information to reach fair decisions, and witnesses do swear to tell the truth. When you say you will be honest and accurate, you’re pledging not to embellish, misstate, or distort what happened.

Other options cover separate aspects of conduct—appearance, avoiding guessing, or not volunteering information—but they don’t capture the essential duty that statements themselves be truthful and precise. Being honest and accurate helps preserve credibility; even small misstatements can undermine a witness and lead to serious consequences.