Media Relations And Community Outreach >Community Outreach Programs The Superior Court offers a number of programs for students and adults interested in learning more about the court and the criminal justice system. CourtTalk : Speakers Program CourtTalk was created to educate and inform the community about the justice system. We will provide a speaker to present thought-provoking and important information appropriate to your audience. Judges, Commissioners and Court Administrators are available to speak to school groups, civic organizations, service clubs or professional associations.

If you would like to request a speaker for your group, call 506-TALK (8255) or click here. The View from the Bench Program This unique program, sponsored by Maricopa County Superior Court, is designed to accomplish two important goals: to open both institutional and individual lines of communication between judges and legislators and to make significant strides in educating judges about the nuts and bolts of the legislative process and educating the legislature about the day-to-day tasks undertaken by judges in our county. This program is a wonderful opportunity to encourage ongoing communication between the judicial and legislative branches.

Legislators receive a personal invitation from the Community Outreach Director to spend a day or half day “shadowing” a judge on and off the bench. Legislators are given the opportunity to select the judge or court facility they desire to visit. These visits are scheduled during the months of November, December and January. During the months of January, February and March our judges reciprocate by “shadowing” legislators during the legislative session. Our judges are also given the opportunity to select a legislator if they wish. The Courthouse Experience Program An attorney will guide your students through the courthouse and explain courtroom procedures. During the visit, students may sit in on court cases or trials.

To request more information or to participate in the Courthouse Experience Program, call 506-3206. Please leave your full name, daytime phone number, number of students/adults and a mailing address. The program coordinator will contact you for more specific information on your group. Informational Materials Informational guides and brochures on the court/criminal justice system are available upon request. Email J.W. Brown at jwbrown@superiorcourt.maricopa.gov for more information.