Jackson County Courthouse Experience Tour Basics
Registration Information
- Tours are available to students grades 5 – 12.
- Tours are offered on select Wednesdays throughout the school year.
- Tours generally begin at approximately 12:30 pm and go to around 2:30 pm.
- Each tour day can accommodate up to 25 students.
- There must be at least 1 adult chaperone per 15 students on the tour.
- Tours are subject to Courthouse rules and docket schedules.
- Please review Jackson County Courthouse security policies prior to your tour.
- Ready to book your tour? Email the Jackson County Courthouse
Teacher Resources for Courthouse Experience Tours
Classroom and Instructional Resources
- Courthouse Experience Tours – Observation Worksheet
- Courthouse Experience Tour – Knowledge Organizer
Tour Preparation Materials (Chaperones/Teachers/Students)
- Jackson County Courthouse Experience Tour Overview
- Interpreting the Court’s Docket
- Jackson County Circuit Court Sample Docket
Helpful Background Information
- Center for Civic Education – Due Process of Law video
- Center for Civic Education – The Right to a Fair Trial video
- Courthouse Experience Tours – Fun Facts
- The Oregon Court System
- The Jackson County Courthouse
Post Tour Survey