U.S. Courts Design Guide
For more information regarding courthouse security, refer to Chapter 14, entitled
"Courthouse Security."
Adjacency and Circulation
Basic Courthouse Zoning and Building Circulation
Adjacency and circulation among spaces is determined by the movement of people and
materials for court activities, security, and public access requirements. To
accommodate movement within courthouses, three separate circulation zones must be
provided: public, restricted, and secure. Public circulation requires a single controlled
entry but allows free movement within the building. Restricted circulation has a
controlled interior entry and is limited to judges, court personnel, and official visitors.
Secure circulation is intended for prisoners and is controlled by the U.S. Marshals
Service (USMS).
Diagram 3.4 on the following page describes the operational relationships, circulation
systems, and building zones in court facilities. Concepts for the entry, zoning, and
circulation of the building are presented in the diagram for informational purposes
only, and are not intended to be used for the actual development of floor plans and
building concepts.
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12/19/97
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