Courtroom 23
History
For the Ninth Judicial Circuit, the Courtroom of the future is here today. The Judges' vision of an integrated high-tech courtroom has become a reality. The project began in March of 1997, when a contingent from the Ninth Judicial Circuit traveled to Williamsburg to tour the preeminent hi-tech courtroom, Courtroom 21. The goal of the project was to create a hi-tech courtroom that seamlessly integrated the latest in courtroom technology and enhanced courtroom performance and presentation. On May 14, 1999, after much planning, discussion, and hard work, the Ninth Circuit formally opened one of the world's most technologically advanced and integrated courtrooms. Since the grand opening, Courtroom 23 has undergone many upgrades and remains the standard-bearer for courtroom technology.
Design
The original design of the Courtroom and installation of the technology was provided by Applied Legal Technology (ALT). Since the opening of Courtroom 23 in May of 1999, the staff of the Ninth Judicial Circuit has maintained, supported, and designed the technology. The Court has worked in close consultation with the Center for Legal and Court Technology (formerly Courtroom 21) on design and operational concepts.
Key Technologies:
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The evidence presentation system is centrally stored and operated from a state-of-the-art podium and includes the following features: 1) a digital document camera to view documents, photographs, x-rays, 3-D objects, etc.; 2) a DVD player to play audio and video recordings; 3) a touch screen monitor for the attorney to mark on projected documents and/or images; 4) a touch screen monitor for the witness to mark on projected documents and/or images; 5) a visual image printer to provide instant photo-quality print output of all presentations; 6) laptop connection for computer generated demonstrations; and 7) touch screen controls for easy local and remote operation.
The video system includes six fix-mounted cameras. The system is directly connected, via fiber optic cable to all jail sites, located throughout the Circuit, and has Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) capability, which provides connection to any ISDN site in the World. The video system enables remote testimony.
The courtroom features both real-time and digital court reporting functionality. The real-time court reporting text can be displayed at any location in the courtroom at the Judges' discretion. The court proceedings can also be digitally recorded and played back through public address system. The digital recording can be activated and monitored remotely from the Digital Court Reporters' Office. Audio CD's of the court proceedings are available upon request for a nominal charge.
Partners
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