Judge Kevin Miles and business law class
Judge Kevin Miles and business law class

Seniors from Batavia High School’s Legal Management and Support business program visited Clermont County Municipal Court Thursday, Nov. 14.

They met with Judge Kevin Miles in his courtroom to discuss business law and the legal process.

Judge Miles discussed tort and contract law because the students have learned about both topics in their business law class.

Judge Miles also reviewed criminal law and other topics that they students will learn about next semester.

“It was very informative and I learned more about the justice system,”   senior Chris Bourque said.

Clermont County Municipal Court Administrator Stephanie Bohrer told them about the various offices located within the Municipal Court building.

All students had the opportunity to view the courtroom holding cells and the see the process for transporting defendants to and from the jail to the courtroom.

The students also visited Judge Anthony Brock’s courtroom to observe court proceedings.  Between cases, Judge Brock explained the charges in each case, the sentence delivered, and why some cases were continued.

Participating in a discussion with a judge is an opportunity most high school students will not have.

Their teacher, Angie Kovacs, said she was proud each time they answered a question.

“It is impressive when a high school student can answer a judge’s question about contract and tort law,” she said.

One thing is certain, the information they have learned will be valuable in both the personal and professional lives.  Mrs. Kovacs has taught the Legal Management and Support program at Batavia High School for the past seven years.  It is a satellite business program offered through the Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development.