Chapter 4: Courtrooms
Table 4.1 (continued)
Space, Furniture, and Finishes
FURNITURE
(Built-in furniture is required. Movable furniture is noted here
H equals 10' (3000 mm) and higher; S equals 8-10' (2425-3000 mm); dot
SIZE
for illustrative purposes and determining dimensions of spaces
C ) denotes special design.
(
SPACES
(NSF) (Nm2)
STORAGE
only.)
Type
Size
Walls
Floor
Ceiling
Height
COURTROOM USER STATIONS (cont'd)
Jurors
Built-in: Jury box (3 tiers or 2 tiers) up one step
Hard sound
Durable,
(preferred) or 1st tier at floor level ; fixed swivel tilt
reflectance
high-
chairs: determine seating capacity in consultation
quality
with the court; accessible
carpet
Court Reporter/Recorder
Built-in: Workstation/worksurface for equipment,
Drawer
(USDC/USBC)
and storage (court reporter station may be
(cabinet)
movable); adaptable for access; computer
Movable: Swivel chair
Attorney and Litigants
Movable: Min. four 3'-6" x 7'-0" - 8'-0" or 1075 mm
x 2150 mm - 2400 mm tables, up to 8 chairs each;
computer
Attorney Waiting Area
Movable: Chairs or benches
Sound
absorbent
Law Clerk(s)
Built-in: Station 3 steps (18" or 450 mm) below
Drawers
Hard sound
judge's bench level; adaptable for access;
reflectance
computer
Movable: Swivel chair(s)
Bailiff (USCA)
Built-in: Station 3 steps (18" or 450 mm) below
Drawers
judge's bench level, adaptable for access, provision
for computer
Movable: Swivel chair(s)
USMS Personnel
Movable: Chairs
Spectators
Built-in: Benches or theater chairs
Sound
C
absorbent
OTHER SPACES
Equipment Storage Room
100 (9.3)
Movable: Shelves, open floor space
18" (450 mm)
Paint
Vinyl
Paint
S
deep shelves
Short-term Exhibits Storage
50 (4.6)
Movable: Shelves, open floor space
Securable
18" (450 mm)
Paint
Vinyl
Paint
S
deep shelves
Lectern
Movable: (May be built-in in USCA courtrooms)
Attorney files
adequate worksurface accessible; adjustable
height; substantial in design; shelf storage
desirable
Exhibit Display
Built-in: Display unit with screen, tackboard,
Drawers
(USDC/USBC)
lightbox, and whiteboard (magnetic); drop-down
screen; provision for VCR and monitor
Soundlock
80 (7.4)
Durable,
S
C
C
high-
quality
carpet
Public/Attorney Coat Rack
20 (1.9)
Coat rod and
shelf
12/19/97
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