Fourth grade Goes to Trial at Kerr Court House!

Jury members have comfortable chairs to help them listen to all sides

Baliff Charlie Witt

Judge Williams

Court Reporter

Future Judges!

The computer operations room!

On Tuesday morning, February 8, 2011 the fourth grade had a wonderful opportunity to take a tour of the Kerr County Court House, and sit in on a trial.  We were met by Baliff Charlie Witt and taken into Judge Emerson's court.  We listened to Judge Williams share information about how the court proceeds and the importance of picking a jury.  We all had a chance to strike the court reporters machine, her job is key to the courtroom!  Retired Judge Abels, stopped by and talked briefly with the students.  We then ventured into the holding cells and then saw the jury deliberation room.  Baliff Charlie Witt, took us to the computer operations room and showed us how he monitors the whole court house!  Finally, Judge Peoples from San Antonio allowed us to sit in on a very important trial that was in session.  He stopped and introduced us to all the attorney's and gave the students a chance to ask questions of the attorney's.  This was a fascinating trip and the students represented Tom Daniels well!