Chapter 4: Courtrooms
Figure 4.6
U.S. Court of Appeals
En Banc Courtroom
Notes:
Adaptable
for Lift
Soundlock
Soundlock
1. This is a sample plan
for illustrative
purposes only and is
not meant to serve as a
Not Included
Not Included2
Judge
in N.S.F.(Nm2)
Judge
standard for
in N.S.F. (Nm )
Totals
Judge
Judge
Totals
courtroom design.
Judge
Judge
2. Sample plans for a
Judge
variety of other
layouts for courtrooms
Judge
Judge
are available from the
Judge
Administrative Office
Judge
of the U.S. Courts.
ALS
ALS
Adaptable
Emitter
Emitter
for Lift
Area:
Clerk
2
3,000 N.S.F. (278.7 Nm )
Courtroom
Accessible
Deputy
Adjustable
Clerk
Clerk
Lectern
Ceiling Height:
Clerk
18'-0" (5500 mm)
Bailiff
Counsel
Counsel
Bench Type:
Semi-Circular
Bench Access
Adaptable Rear Ramp
Lift @ 24" (600 mm)
shared with Clerks
144
Spectators
@ 18 inches
each
Courtroom Deputy Clerk
4 Handicap
Clerks, Bailiff
Stations
Adaptable Ramp @ 12"
(300 mm) on One Side
Seating in front of the rail
may be either bench or
chairs.
Attorney's Lounge
Soundlock
Public Waiting
0
4
8
12
Feet
Meters
0
1
2
3
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