Courtroom Basics

If you intend to incorporate your laptop into the courtroom's technology, it is imperative you test your laptop with the equipment before the day of the appearance. Please note that the placement of specific items may vary depending on the courtroom.

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Seattle podium

 

 Podium (Seattle)
Integrated into the podium you'll find a touch panel monitor, document camera, microphone, and VCR.  Additionally, there are connections available for connecting your laptop.
Tacoma podium and cart

 

 Podium and cart (Tacoma)
Integrated into the podium and cart you'll find a touch panel monitor, document camera, microphone, DVD Player, and VCR.  Additionally, there are connections available for connecting your laptop.
Witness box

 

Witness stand
The witness stand contains a touch panel monitor and microphone.
Defense table

 

 Attorney tables
You will find monitors as well as input connections at the attorney tables.  Typically you will find one monitor and connection at the prosecution and defense table. In Seattle, you will find two monitors and input connections at the defense table.
Jury box

 

Jury box
The jury box contains monitors to allow jurors easy viewing of displayed items.
Assisted listening equipment

 

Assisted listening equipment
All courtrooms can accommodate equipment to assist the hearing impaired as well as providing translation services when necessary.  If this equipment is needed, please contact the judge's courtroom deputy who will make the necessary arrangements.