U.S. Courts Design Guide
Electrical Distribution. All spaces must be provided normal quadriplex convenience
power outlets; offices and workstations must also be provided dedicated outlets for
computers and sensitive electronic equipment.
Audio. No requirements
Video. No requirements
Communications. All
work areas must be provided
telephone outlets with intercom
capability.
Data Transmission. All
spaces must accommodate computer terminals, printers, and
links to the court's local area network (LAN.
News Media Room
Programming Note
Providing a news media room in the
courthouse requires approval of the circuit
judicial council.
Functions/Activities
Reporters use the news media room as a base of operations to report on court matters.
The news media room is an optional facility.
User Capacity
The number of users varies.
6-30
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