For my internship this past week, I worked at our town's Municipal Court. In this court, the judge tries criminal and traffic cases up to a DUI. Anything else goes to the Magistrate Court downtown. Back to the fun stuff, throughout the week I was able to observe the court's proceedings, help out in the office by filing tickets, mailing out bench warrants, and even sitting on the bench next to the Judge! It was such an amazing experience and I definitely learned a ton!
What I learned this Week:
1. Show Up On Time: Well just show up for that matter. The court waits for no one. If your court date is scheduled for 8:30 am, just show up. The worst you can do is have to pay your entire ticket. Most judges appreciate the fact that you actually come so they reduce the fine.
2. Dress Professionally: The judges I worked with always made a comment when the defendant dressed up. For guys I would suggest wearing khaki pants and a collard shirt, and for girls I would suggest a nice dress or a skirt. Here are two outfits that I wore during my week at the court.
Right: Top: TJMaxx // Cardigan: TJMaxx (Similar) // Skirt: Banana Republic (Similar) // Necklace: Forever 21 (Similar)
3. Don't Steal From WalMart- You will get caught. I know this sounds silly, but really. The number of people who try and steal from WalMart is unbelievable.
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