George Edgecomb Courthouse Tour 800 E Twiggs St, Tampa Wednesday, September 24th Meet at 10:00 AM Geared towards 4th grade and up “Journey Through Justice” Courthouse Tour Take a Closer Look at Your Court System . POINTS OF INTEREST ON THE TOUR Meet judges, attorneys and court staff Learn about courthouse history and George Edgecomb Observe court in session and see how conflicts are resolved See different career opportunities in the justice system Check out how technology is used in Preliminary Presentations Court Visit a Holding Cell COURTROOM ETIQUETTE Before taking a tour, it is important to understand courthouse etiquette. Educators are encouraged to talk to students about these “courthouse do’s and don’ts” prior to their tour. Please read the below list regarding proper courtroom behavior. • DO dress neatly. • DON’T bring food or beverages into a courtroom. • DON’T bring cameras or tape recorders (we can take a picture for you!) • DON’T chew gum in the courtroom. • DO turn pagers and cellular telephones off while visiting the courthouse. • DO speak softly and maintain a professional demeanor in the hallways. • DO be respectful to the judge; address him or her as “your honor” or “judge.” • DON’T speak in the courtroom during a court proceeding (blend in with the furniture). • DON’T leave the courtroom while a witness is on the stand. Wait until there is a break. • When there is no action in the courtroom, leave quickly and quietly. DON’T talk until the door is closed and your group is outside the courtroom. • DON’T talk about court cases in the hallway because there may be jurors, attorneys or parties that may hear information from you that they are not allowed to hear.