Chapter 4: Courtrooms
Table 4.2 (continued)
Access Control and Security
SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS,
ACCESSIBILITY, & CIRCULATION
SECURITY & ALARM SYSTEMS
For explanation of numbers, see bottom of page
SPACES
REMARKS
REMARKS
GENERAL REMARKS
COURTROOM USER STATIONS (cont'd)
Jurors
Consider provision of local
"white noise" system at jury
box. Refer to Acoustic
Criteria.
Court Reporter/Recorder
(USDC/USBC)
Attorney and Litigants
Attorney Waiting Area
In well, near rail
Also may be used by
security personnel escorting
in-custody defendants.
Law Clerk(s)
Q
Bailiff (USCA)
Q
USMS Personnel
Spectators
In bankruptcy courtrooms
only, provision should be
made for removal of front
row(s) of spectator seating to
allow expansion of the well
area.
OTHER SPACES
Equipment Storage Room
3
Accessed from well
Storage for projectors,
easels, and other display
equipment.
Short-term Exhibits Storage
1
Accessed from well
Storage for variety of types
of exhibits: charts, files,
contraband, etc.
Lectern
Must accommodate
attorney's files.
Exhibit Display (USDC/USBC)
Locate primarily for ready
viewing by judge, jury,
witness, attorneys, and
clients.
Soundlock
3
Courtroom vestibule
May be provided with
window(s) to allow view of
courtroom without entering.
Public/Attorney Coat Rack
May be alcove; may be
omitted in warm climates.
Public 1: Unscreened access (uncontrolled entrance to the building and spaces). Public 2: Screened access (public passes through a security check point). Public 3: Screened access, (locked under certain conditions).
Restricted 1: Uncontrolled access. Restricted 2: Remote access control (as in CCTV and electric door strikes). Restricted 3: Direct access control. Restricted 4: Counter/Window service.
Secure 1: Authorized staff only. Secure 2: Security staff and prisoners.
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