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Dutchtown Middle School Students Participate in Mock Trial

          Last week, 6th grade students from Dutchtown Middle School attended a field trip at the Ascension Parish Courthouse. Judge Jason Verdigets, Assistant District Attorney Steven Tureau, Assistant District Attorney Kenneth Dupaty, as well as representatives of the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office and Clerk of Court’s Office were present. These individuals discussed their roles in the judicial system before guiding students through a mock trial. The participating students were able to learn in a hands-on fashion the trial portion of the judicial process.