Why do some defendants appear in court all dressed up while others appear in prison uniforms?

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Clearly, those wearing prison garb are going to get treated differently.

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As a general rule, defendants are allowed to change into proper attire when they attend court dates for the exact reasons you have mentioned – the jumpsuit is likely to be prejudicial to a jury.

However, those clothes are not provided by the state. If a defendant is unable to acquire suitable clothing, they will appear as they are.

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