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Kids Court

Date – Time

Kids Court Field Trip – 11:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Grade/Age Restriction

5th–Adult 20+ ; 10 y/o–19 y/o

Location

1001 E. Ninth Street
Reno, NV 89512

Additional Information

Kid's Court
Students 5th grade and older (10 yrs+) come join us at the Washoe County Court House for this unique experience. This is a two part program which includes Kids Court (Mock Trial) and Ask An Inmate. ***ALL STUDENTS WHO REGISTER MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE PRE-FIELD TRIP MEETINGS.*** Please see these note at the bottom of the the description.

Part 1: Mock Trial
In this portion of the program, students participate in a mock trial of BB Wolf vs. Culy Pig. Prior to attending the field trip, court roles will be assigned to students. (please see the pre-field trip requirments). Those not playing a specific role serve as the jury and participate in the discussion of a verdict. Role-specific costumes are provided for the students playing identified roles and the jurors are provided capes, funny noses, silly hats, glasses, etc. The “trial” is held in a courtroom and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. The students sit where the actual parties would sit if it were a real trial. Upon conclusion of the trial and closing arguments, the jury retires to the jury room for deliberations lead by Reno Justice Court Staff. Upon reaching a verdict, they return to the courtroom to announce their verdict (i.e., whether they find in favor of the wolf or the pig).

Part 2: Ask An Inmate
Upon completion of the mock trial, the costumes are put away and inmates who are carefully screened at the Washoe County Jail are brought into the courtroom for the “Ask an Inmate” portion of the program. The Reno Justice Court has partnered with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Department, the Reno Police Department and the Reno Justice Court Bailiff’s to lead a discussion with the inmates who describe the conditions in jail and the decisions they made which led them to be incarcerated. The goals of the program are: (1) to teach students about the importance of education and making good decisions; (2) to review the consequences of peer pressure and gang involvement; and (3) to review the dangers of drug and alcohol use.

Pre-Field Trip Requirements
All students who register for this field trip must be able to attend both pre-field trip meetings. These meetings will be on co-op days, at 11:00am before classes begin. Please mark these dates in your calendars: February 20th & 27th. At these meetings students will rehearse their assigned roles and learn an overview of the American Court System. 

Court Room Roles: Any student can submit for any role in the Mock Trial. Please email Megan at [email protected] . All roles must be filled for us to do this field trip. Please use the following template in your email. Preference will be given to those who have an interest in this career field, older students, and/or their responses to the questions. Note: those who don't have a specific role will be a part of the jury. 

Email Template for Students:

Name:
Parents Name:
Age:
Mock Trial Character:
Why I want to be this character?

Court Roles:

  • Judge
  • Plaintiff’s Attorney
  • Plaintiff B.B. Wolf
  • Defendant’s Attorney
  • Defendant Curly Pig
  • Witness Huey Horgan
  • Court Reporter
  • Court Clerk
  • Bailiff #1
  • Bailiff #2

***For questions feel free to contact Megan at 775-403-3303 or [email protected]