Chapter 4: Courtrooms
continue after a disruptive defendant has been removed without breaching the
defendant's civil rights.
Power outlets must be provided adjacent to each of the video outlets. The video
outlets must be connected to the video viewing/taping room, which contains
recording equipment and controls. Additionally, a CCTV outlet should be provided
in trial courtrooms for viewing of exhibits.
Communications
Telecommunications and intercom telephone features are available via a telephone
switch and distribution system dedicated to the court facility.
Combination telephone and intercom instruments should be located in the
courtroom as follows:
Judge's bench
Courtroom deputy clerk station
Law clerk station
Bailiff station (USCA only)
An unobtrusive telephone/intercom must be made available to USMS personnel.
Data Transmission
Data transmission outlets serving personal computers and other related equipment
must be placed at specified locations within the courtroom. Courtroom computer
equipment is connected to network servers and related data and communications
equipment. The equipment is located in secure, temperature-controlled rooms or
closets located on the same floor, with connections to centrally located data and
communications servers established within the courthouse or accessed by leased
telephone lines.
Data transmission outlets should be located in the courtroom as follows:
Judge's bench
Courtroom deputy clerk station
Court reporter/recorder station
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