Trial Court Technologies in Courthouses
In the 21st Century, the architectural design and planning of trial courthouses must include a detailed consideration of the technological systems that will assist and enhance the ongoing flow of court processes. These systems must include both in-courtroom technologies (e.g. for evidence display, recording of court proceedings, and the judge’s bench zone) and broader systems that are located elsewhere within the courthouse (e.g. for digital communications, self-service kiosks, back-end infrastructure, and the server room).
Technology Systems and System Locations
Broadly, an analysis of these planned systems can be divided into two related topical reviews, concerning [1] the types of required technology systems, and [2] the locations of those physical system components within the courthouse.
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- Assisted Listening
- Audio
- Back-End Infrastructure
- Digital Communications
- Evidence Display
- Recording of Court Proceedings
- Security
- Self-Service Kiosks
- Video
[2] System Locations
- Case Display (at building entrance / outside courtrooms)
- Clerk’s Office
- Gallery / Public Seating Area
- Judge’s Bench Zone
- Jury
- Litigation Well