91st District Court - Information for Kids
A Courthouse is a place where Judges, or sometimes juries, decide if someone has broken the law.
Ever wonder what's in a Courtroom? Courtrooms vary in size and location, but most courtrooms have some of the same things.
A Courtroom always has:
- A Judge
- Witness
- A Court Recorder
- A Bailiff
- The Prosecutor or Plaintiff
- A Defendant
- Tables for Attorneys
- Seats for the public
- Seats for the jury
Before Court you should always:
- Dress neatly and comfortably.
- Don't wear shorts, ripped clothes, hats, hoods or sunglasses.
- Eat a snack. Food and drink are not allowed in the Courtroom.
- Turn off your cell phone.
What is the Judge's job:
The Judge is in charge of the courtroom. It is the Judge's job to listen to everyone and everything said in Court. Another part of the Judge's job is to know the law and decide if there is enough evidence to prove the law was broken.