The justices of Washington’s State Supreme Court will hold a panel discussion at Peninsula College at Forks from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. A reception immediately will follow from 5:30-7 p.m.

Justice Susan Owens, a former Clallam County District Court judge, and her fellow members of the Court will meet with the community during the reception, co-sponsored by the city of Forks and the Peninsula College Foundation. Light refreshments will be served and guests will have a chance to converse with the individual justices.

The public is invited to both the panel discussion and reception.

On Thursday, Sept. 10, the public will have an opportunity to observe the judicial process first hand as the justices hear oral arguments in the appeals of three criminal cases in the Great Room of the Rainforest Art Center, beginning at 9 a.m.

The Court also will answer questions from the audience during the process.

“This is a really unique opportunity for the public to see how the Supreme Court operates and the role the Court plays in ‘making the law,’” Forks City Attorney and P.C. political science instructor Rod Fleck said.

Peninsula College at Forks is at 481 S. Forks Ave. For more information, contact Deborah Scannell at dscannell@pencol.edu.