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Courthouse Issues in a Comprehensive Facilities Program

Courthouse Issues in a Comprehensive Facilities Program. Presentation for the International Judicial Academy March 2001 Gerald Thacker, Courthouse Development Consultant. Necessary Elements. Functional Analysis of Needs Development of Space Standards Determining Requirements Short term

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Courthouse Issues in a Comprehensive Facilities Program

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  1. Courthouse Issuesin a Comprehensive Facilities Program Presentation for the International Judicial Academy March 2001 Gerald Thacker, Courthouse Development Consultant

  2. Necessary Elements • Functional Analysis of Needs • Development of Space Standards • Determining Requirements • Short term • Long term • Evaluation of Current Facilities • Review of Alternative (Technologies)

  3. The Most Critical Element • Judicial Involvement in Every Phase • Selection of Architect • Facility Design

  4. Appropriate Facilities are Essential to the Administration of JusticeJudicial Involvement is Essential to Obtaining Appropriate Facilities

  5. Judicial Responsibilities • Educate Themselves in the Process and Issues • Listen to Design Experts • Manage Costs

  6. Make Changes at the Right Time

  7. Long Range Facility Planning • Caseload People Space • Short term • Modification of Existing Facilities • Design/Construction of New Facilities • Long term • Appropriate Sizing/Expandability • Prioritization

  8. Architectural Selection Security Designing for Flexibility Technology Focus on Security Technology Major Courthouse Design Issues

  9. Integrated Courthouse Automation: An Active Partner • Current and Future Needs • Design Implications/Costs and Alternatives • Courthouse • Courtroom

  10. Automation in the Courtroom • Presentation of Testimony • Presentation of Evidence • Taking the Record • Access to Ancillary Information • In-Court Case Administration • Public Access • Security

  11. Automation in the Courthouse • Business Processes • Electronic Filing • Case Administration • Recordkeeping • Public Access • Security • Telecommunications • Building Operating/Fire & Life Safety

  12. Equipment Communications Cabling Equipment connections Outside Access Control Switching Infrastructure Conduit Power Lighting Sound Reinforcement Accommodation Lines of Sight Flexibility The Smart Courthouse

  13. Integrated Security • Throughout the Design Process • With All Building Systems • Work Processes • Future Courthouse Arrangements

  14. Members of the Design Team Design Together for Security • Judges • Court Administrators • Ancillary Departments/Agencies • Courthouse Security Personnel • Facility Managers • Architects/Engineers

  15. Awareness of Risks • Vandalism • Theft • Personnel Security • Litigants (family/friends) disruption • Prisoner movement • Judicial Security • Terrorism

  16. Courthouse Approaches e.g., lighting, landscaping, locks, vehicular control, parking Perimeter Access Public Court Staff Prisoners Others, e.g., witnesses, jurors, undercover agents Internal Circulation Patterns Restricted Access Plans Symbolism Construction techniques and materials Electronic Systems, e.g., Cameras/monitors, Locks, screening Solutions:Architectural Systems+People+Procedures

  17. Scranton, PA, Renovation/Addition

  18. Scranton Floor Plan

  19. Arlington County Courthouse

  20. Arlington County Courthouse Lobby

  21. Orange County Florida Courthouse

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