Knowing how much space to allocate is an important step in architectural programming. The following recommended dimensions are approximate.
Courtroom Elements
| Space or Function | Dimensions/Details | Size (NSF) |
|---|---|---|
Judge's Bench
|
6-10' x 2-2.5' 12-21" 21-22" 3-4" 52-56" | 45-7 |
| Court Clerk's Station | work surface 30-36" x 5' 30-36" x 8-10' | clerk 30-40 55-70 |
| Court Reporter's Station | 25-3 | |
| Witness Stand | 5' x 5' | 25-3 |
Jury Box
| 19-21' x 8-9' 19-21' x 4-5' | 10-12'/juror 150-200 80-100 |
| Attorney Tables | 7-10' x 3-4' | 50-8 |
| Bailiff's Station | 15-25 | |
Spectator Seating
| 55-80 seats 30-50 seats 80-120 seats 80-120 seats 10-30 seats 10-30 seats | 8-12'/person |
Other Courtroom Components
| 90-1 90-100 25-50 |
Courtroom Support Spaces
| Space or Function | Dimensions/Details | Size (NSF) |
|---|---|---|
Judge's Chambers
|
250-500 400-500 | |
Judicial Staff Support
|
100-120 8-10 SF/person 120 100-120 50-75 50-60 | |
| Jury Operations Assembly rooms Deliberation rooms
| 15-25 square feet / juror | 900 - 25 400 - 450 280-350 80 60/Toilet |
Grand Jury Operations
| 30-40 square feet / person | 600-8 100-240 150-200 100 80 15-25 / Juror |
General Court Support
| 1000-5 8-10 sq. ft. per person 90-100 sq. ft. | |
Prisoner Handling and Circulation
| 25-3 250-350 | |
| Court Administration | ||
Clerk's Office
| ||
| Prosecuting Attorney's Office - Assistant Attorney | 120-15 | |
| Public Defender's Office - Attorney Office | 120-15 | |
| Probation, Parole, Pretrial and Community Services | 120-14 | |
| Juvenile and Family Court |
Building Management and Support
| Space or Function | Dimensions/Details | Size (NSF) |
|---|---|---|
| Elevators and Escalators | ||
| Public Restrooms | ||
| Vending Areas | 80-200 | |
| Child Care | 300-500 | |
| First Aid | 120-500 + | |
| Mail Room | 120-300 | |
| Maintenance |