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LIFE IN THE D C MODEL COURTROOM

NCJ Number
38168
Journal
American Bar Association Journal Volume: 62 Dated: (NOVEMBER 1976) Pages: 1462-1464
Author(s)
K H HANSER
Date Published
1976
Length
3 pages
Annotation
THE DESIGN OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MODEL COURTROOM, A ROOM IN WHICH THE MAJOR COURT FUNCTIONS ARE ARRANGED AROUND A 14-FOOT DIAMETER CIRCULAR WELL IS DESCRIBED.
Abstract
THE COURTROOM UTILIZES THE LATEST IN RECORDING AND VIDEOTAPE EQUIPMENT. IT WAS EVALUATED FOR LIGHT AND SOUND QUALITY. EXPERIENCE WITH THIS COURTROOM WAS INVALUABLE FOR DESIGNING THE NEW D.C. COURT BUILDING.