Students from Charles W. Flanagan High School in Pembroke Pines got an inside look at how the justice system works during a recent courthouse tour. Their visit began in first appearance court, where they observed proceedings in Judge Corey B. Friedman’s courtroom.
The students then headed to the north wing to watch arraignments before Judge Lorena V. Mastrarrigo. After court concluded, Judge Mastrarrigo spent time speaking with the students about the law and the importance of choosing friends wisely. Several students even had the chance to try on her black judicial robe and sit on the bench to experience what it feels like to be a judge.
The tour also included meeting Harold F. Pryor, Broward State Attorney; a presentation by forensic scientist Jaylin Hernandez from the Broward Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab; and a conversation with Janelle Floyd, Community Outreach Coordinator for the Broward Public Defender’s Office.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this courthouse tour such a meaningful and impactful experience for these students!
