Let’s talk about court

Meet the courtroom players!

You’ll meet a lot of new people soon. A lot of them work at the courthouse. Let’s meet some of them! Flip a card and learn more about them. Who’s there?

Let’s talk about court

Meet the courtroom players!

You’ll meet a lot of new people soon. A lot of them work at the courthouse. Let’s meet some of them! Flip a card and learn more about them. Who’s there?

What is court?

Court is a special place where people come together to find truth. Look at these neat courthouses!

Why is court happening?

Sometimes people do bad things. And when they do, it’s important you and others are safe. Court is one way we do that.

When people get caught doing bad things, they go to court

If you saw someone hurt someone at school, you’d tell your teacher or principal. You didn’t do anything bad, but someone else did.

Just like bullies at school who go to the principal’s office, adults go to court.

You need to come to court because you’re a witness to a crime.

What happens next?

Sometimes people do bad things. And when they do, it’s important you and others are safe. Court is one way we do that.

Court matters!

Court is really important. So dress like you would for picture day at school!

Your time to talk

You might be asked to say something. You might be asked to write something. You’ll have help!

Be ready!

You can usually bring some snacks, juice, and even an iPad or Switch.