U.S. Courts Design Guide
Figure 4.10b
U.S. Magistrate Judge
Courtroom
Notes:
1. This is a sample plan
for illustrative
purposes only and is
not meant to serve as a
standard for
courtroom design.
2. Sample plans for a
variety of other
layouts for courtrooms
Lift
are available from the
Courtroom
Administrative Office
Deputy
of the U.S. Courts.
Clerk
Area:
2
1,800 N.S.F. (167.2 Nm )
Ceiling Height:
16'-0" (4900 mm)
Bench Type:
Center
Bench Access
Lift @ 18" (450 mm) or
24" (600 mm) shared
with Witness
Jury Access
Lift access first
Row @ 6" (150 mm)
Witness Access
Lift @ 12" (300 mm)
shared with Judge
Courtroom Deputy Clerk,
Law Clerk
Adaptable Lift @ 6" (150 mm)
Seating in front of the rail
may be either bench or chairs.
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