4 Things You Don’t Expect to See at the Winnebago County Courthouse
Here's something you probably don't know about me- I've spent a lot of time in county courthouses; specifically for some major traffic violations (driving after revocation at least six times if we're being really specific). So, you can imagine, when I had to attend traffic court for the first time in about ten years today, I had some expectations.
To my surprise, traffic court in Winnebago County was a breeze compared to what I was used to back in Minnesota. Maybe I just got lucky and today was not your average day, but I was very pleased with my first court appearance experience.
Based on my past experience, there were some things I wasn't expecting to see today; I'd be curious to know if this is what it's like all the time.
Here are four things I didn't expect to see at the Winnebago County courthouse.
Thinkstock Thinkstock1No Lines
When I arrived at the courthouse around 1:05, there was no line to get through security. I put my metal items, phone and keys in the blue; plastic tray, walked through the metal detector and was on my way in a matter of seconds.
Thinkstock Thinkstock2The Coroner
I didn't exactly see it, but I felt a little uneasy when I saw signs directing me to traffic court and the coroner's office; are you really that close to death? I've never seen the two in the same building, let alone the same corridor.
Thinkstock Thinkstock3An Empty Court Room
Maybe I got lucky because my court appearance was scheduled at 1:30, but even on a Monday, I was expecting the courtroom to be filled with people. Is this normal? Not complaining, it was just weird. There was about 10 people total.
Thinkstock Thinkstock4People in Sweatpants
Not judging, but I was surprised people showed up to court in sweat pants. Yes, I know it's just traffic court, but I thought for sure there was some kind of dress code; I almost wore a dress. It's just what I'm used to.
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