(a) Addressing the Court. Anyone addressing the court or examining a witness shall stand. The rule may be waived if the person is physically unable to stand or for other good cause. No one should approach the bench to address the court except by leave of the court.
(b) Opening Statements and Closing Arguments. Opening statements shall be at the discretion of the Court. Closing arguments shall also be at the discretion of the Court. Before any person shall read any excerpt of testimony from a transcript prepared by the designated court transcriber, he or she shall furnish the opposing party with a copy thereof.
(c) Copies of Documents for Court. Counsel shall seasonably furnish for the convenience of the court, as it may require, copies of the specifications, contr