U.S. Courts Design Guide
Table 4.1
Space, Furniture, and Finishes
FURNITURE
(Built-in furniture is required. Movable furniture is noted here for illustrative
H equals 10' (3000 mm) and higher; S equals 8-10' (2425-3000 mm); dot
SIZE
purposes and determining dimensions of spaces only.)
C ) denotes special design.
SPACES
(NSF) (Nm2)
STORAGE
(
Type
Size
Walls
Floor
Ceiling
Height
COURT OF APPEALS
En Banc Courtroom
3,000 (278.7)
Built-in: Judges' bench (5 LF or 1525 mm/judge), stations
Equipment,
Closet
Highest quality
Durable
18'
C
for courtroom deputy clerk, law clerk(s), bailiff, spectators
paint/wall covering:
high quality
(5500 mm)
(120-150)
paneling, wall
carpet
min.
Movable: Attorney station
paper, millwork
C
Panel Courtroom
1,800 (167.2)
Built-in: Judges' bench (3 @ 5 LF or 1525 mm/judge),
16'
stations for courtroom deputy clerk, law clerk(s), bailiff,
(4900 mm)
spectators (40-80)
min.
Movable: Attorney station
DISTRICT COURT
Built-in: Judges' bench1 (1-3 judges, 5 LF or 1525
Special Proceedings
3,000 (278.7)
Equipment,
Closet
Highest quality
Durable
18'
C
Courtroom
mm/judge, 12 feet or 3700 mm min.), stations for courtroom
paint/wall covering:
high quality
(5500 mm)
deputy, court reporter/recorder, witness, law clerk(s); jury box
paneling, wall
carpet
min.
(18 persons), spectator seating (100-120)
paper, millwork
Movable: USMS personnel, interpreter, attorney and client
(4-20+) stations
Standard Courtroom
Built-in: Judge's bench (12 feet or 3700 mm min.),
16'
C
2,400 (223)
courtroom deputy clerk, court reporter/recorder, witness, law
(4900 mm)
clerk(s); jury box (18 persons), spectator seating (65-85)
min.
Movable: USMS personnel, interpreter, attorney and client
(4-10) stations
Magistrate Judge
1,800 (167.2)
Built-in: Magistrate judge's bench (8 feet or 2425 mm min.),
16'
C
Courtroom
stations for courtroom deputy clerk, court reporter/recorder,
(4900 mm)
witness; law clerk; jury box, spectator seating (55-60)
min.
Movable: USMS personnel, interpreter, attorney and client
(4-6) stations
BANKRUPTCY COURT
Jury Courtroom
1,800 (167.2)
Built-in: Judge's bench (8 feet or 2425 mm min.), stations
Equipment,
Closet
Highest quality
Durable
16'
C
for courtroom deputy clerk, court reporter/recorder, law clerk,
paint/wall covering:
high quality
(4900 mm)
witness, jury box, spectator seating (75-85)
paneling, wall paper
carpet
min.
Movable: Attorney and client (6+) stations
millwork
Non-Jury Courtroom
1,800 (167.2)
Built-in: Judge's bench (8 feet or 2425 mm min.), stations
C
for courtroom deputy clerk, court reporter/recorder, law clerk,
witness; spectator seating (75-85)
Movable: Attorney and client (6+) stations
COURTROOM USER STATIONS
Judge(s)
Built-in: Bench min. 4 or 3 steps (24-21" or 600-525 mm)
Drawers
Hard sound
Durable
above floor level, adaptable for access bookshelves (USDC
reflectance
high quality
judges), footrest, computer
carpet
Movable: Swivel tilt chair(s)
Courtroom Deputy Clerk
Built-in: Station 3 steps (18" or 450 mm) below judge's
Filing cabinet,
Hard sound
bench level, adaptable for access; computer and printer
drawers
reflectance
Movable: Swivel chair
Witness (USDC/USBC)
Built-in: Stand 2 steps (12" or 300 mm) below judge's
Hard sound
bench level, accessible
reflectance
Movable: Swivel chair (chairs to be adjustable height)
Interpreter (USDC/USBC)
Movable: Swivel chair
1
The special proceedings courtroom bench may accommodate more than three judges at one location per district.
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12/19/97
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