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It is important that high school graduates understand how government, including the justice system, works. Most people, exposed to television courtroom dramas rather than reality, probably have a very distorted view of how the judiciary functions.
Good for Ohio Supreme Court justices, then, for going out of their way to educate the public through their Off-Site Court initiative. It brings proceedings of the highest court of of Columbus at locations throughout the state.
On April 29, the court's seven justices will be in session at Buckeye Local High School in Jefferson County. They are scheduled to preside over three cases. Students from throughout the county will be in attendance.
Prior to the court session, a local attorney will visit high school classes to educate students about the process.
Good, too, for Jefferson County educators who embraced the opportunity and to Common Pleas Court Judge Michelle Miller, who suggested it to them. Buckeye Local was selected from a group of eight applicants for the court visit.
Television-style drama is rare in actual courtrooms, where evidence and the law take precedence over theatrics. Allowing local students to see how the real thing is handled will be an important civics lesson.