Courthouse Issues in a Comprehensive Facilities Program Presentation for the International Judicial Academy March 2001 Gerald Thacker, Courthouse Development Consultant
Necessary Elements zFunctional Analysis of Needs zDevelopment of Space Standards zDetermining Requirements yShort term yLong term zEvaluation of Current Facilities zReview of Alternative (Technologies)
The Most Critical Element zJudicial Involvement in Every Phase ySelection of Architect yFacility Design
Appropriate Facilities are Essential to the Administration of Justice Judicial Involvement is Essential to Obtaining Appropriate Facilities
Judicial Responsibilities zEducate Themselves in the Process and Issues zListen to Design Experts zManage Costs
Make Changes at the Right Time
Long Range Facility Planning zCaseload People Space zShort term yModification of Existing Facilities yDesign/Construction of New Facilities zLong term yAppropriate Sizing/Expandability yPrioritization
Major Courthouse Design Issues zArchitectural Selection zSecurity zDesigning for Flexibility zTechnology z Focus on ySecurity yTechnology
Integrated Courthouse Automation: An Active Partner zCurrent and Future Needs zDesign Implications/Costs and Alternatives zCourthouse zCourtroom
Automation in the Courtroom zPresentation of Testimony zPresentation of Evidence zTaking the Record zAccess to Ancillary Information zIn-Court Case Administration zPublic Access zSecurity
Automation in the Courthouse zBusiness Processes zElectronic Filing zCase Administration zRecordkeeping zPublic Access zSecurity zTelecommunications zBuilding Operating/Fire & Life Safety
The Smart Courthouse zEquipment zCommunications yCabling yEquipment connections yOutside Access yControl Switching z Infrastructure yConduit yPower yLighting ySound Reinforcement yAccommodation yLines of Sight yFlexibility
Integrated Security zThroughout the Design Process zWith All Building Systems zWork Processes zFuture Courthouse Arrangements
Members of the Design Team Design Together for Security zJudges zCourt Administrators zAncillary Departments/Agencies zCourthouse Security Personnel zFacility Managers zArchitects/Engineers
Awareness of Risks zVandalism zTheft zPersonnel Security zLitigants (family/friends) disruption zPrisoner movement zJudicial Security zTerrorism
Solutions : Architectural Systems+People+Procedures zCourthouse Approaches e.g., lighting, landscaping, locks, vehicular control, parking zPerimeter zAccess yPublic yCourt Staff yPrisoners yOthers, e.g., witnesses, jurors, undercover agents z Internal Circulation Patterns z Restricted Access Plans z Symbolism z Construction techniques and materials z Electronic Systems, e.g., C ameras/monitors, Locks, screening
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