Have you ever been curious to see what really happens in criminal court in Charlotte, but were intimidated to go yourself? Well, this is your opportunity to get a tour of the courthouse from a Myers Park Baptist member who has been a criminal defense attorney in Charlotte for over 20 years.

On Wednesday, July 26, Tim Emry is planning to lead a daylong tour for all interested. If you can only do morning or afternoon, then just come for a half day.

The tour will be focused on giving you an opportunity to observe the criminal punishment system as it actually works in Charlotte. Tim will allow you to see a number of different types of proceedings in various courtrooms, while offering his commentary, explanations, and answer your questions along the way.

Tim will meet all who are interested at 8:45 am on the first floor of the courthouse (4th and McDowell), in the large center foyer, under the hanging sculpture suspended from the ceiling. 

After a brief orientation and introduction, we will start exploring courtrooms. We will break for a quick lunch at the Fairfield Inn restaurant across the street for conversation and reflection on what we have already seen. We will resume at 1:30pm and wrap up around 4pm. For those who are interested in reflecting or relaxing after, we can adjourn to Devils Logic Brewing a few blocks away.

Parking is available (self-pay) in the large deck that can be accessed off 4th Street or Trade Street and is on the NE corner of 4th and McDowell.