Chapter 13: Considerations for Special Facilities
Smaller Courtrooms
The standard size for USDC courtrooms is 2,400 net square feet (NSF) [223 net
square meters (Nm2)]; for magistrate judge courtrooms and U.S. Bankruptcy Court
(USBC) courtrooms, the standard size is 1,800 NSF (167.2 Nm2). To accommodate
restrictive structural dimensions, a minimum of 2,000 NSF (185.8 Nm2) can be
afforded to USDC courtrooms. A minimum of 1,500 NSF (139.4 Nm2) must be
provided for magistrate judge and USBC courtrooms. Permission to deviate from
Guide standards depends upon demonstrated need and approval of the appropriate
circuit judicial council.
12/19/97
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