Chapter 4: Courtrooms
Figure 4.10c
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
are available from the
Courtroom
Deputy
Administrative Office
Clerk
of the U.S. Courts.
Area:
1,800 N.S.F. (167.2 Nm2)
Ceiling Height:
16'-0" (4900 mm)
Bench Type:
Center
Bench Access
Lift @ 18" (450 mm) or
24" (600 mm) shared
with Witness
Jury Access
First row @ floor level
Witness Access
Lift @ 12" (300 mm)
shared with Judge
Courtroom Deputy Clerk,
Law Clerk
Adaptable ramp @ 6" (150 mm)
Seating in front of the rail
may be either bench or chairs.
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