On Wednesday, Oct. 15, Big Rapids High School will host oral arguments in a Michigan Supreme Court case as part of the Court Community Connections program.

Students will have the opportunity to participate in a pre-argument briefing with local attorneys and a post-argument debrief led by Michigan Supreme Court commissioners. Local schools listed as event attendees include Big Rapids High School, Big Rapids Virtual School, Catholic Central High School (Grand Rapids), Chippewa Hills High School, Coopersville High School, Crossroads Charter Academy, Evart High School, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Christian High School, Mecosta-Osceola Education Center, Morley Stanwood High School and Reed City High School.

"This has been a great partnership between the local courts, Ferris State University, and Big Rapids Public Schools," said Tim Haist, Superintendent of Big Rapids Public Schools. "We are very fortunate to be able to share this opportunity with our local schools. Students will be able to gain a better understanding of the relationship between the role of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government in making, interpreting and enforcing laws."

The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Big Rapids High School auditorium. Case No. 167737, People of the State of Michigan v. Freddie Wilkins III, involves a charge of carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle. The weapon was found after Wilkins was stopped for speeding and an odor of marijuana was detected in his vehicle.

This is the 32nd time the court has traveled to hear a case at another location, the last being at Lowell High School. Online streaming of oral arguments and other hearings will begin shortly before the hearings begin.

More information can be found here: 32ND COURT COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.