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Electronic Courtrooms

Philadelphia

District Judge Courtrooms - James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse

All District Judge Courtrooms in the James A. Byrne Courthouse are equipped with:

  • Digital Court Reporting

Courtrooms 3A, 3B, 7B, 9A, 10A, 10B, 11A, 12A*, 12B, 14B**, 15A**, 15B, 16A, 17A and 17B are full electronic courtrooms which have:

  • Evidence Presentation System
  • Video and Audio Conferencing
  • Document Camera
  • Video Monitors in the cell block for prisoners to view courtroom proceedings in certain circumstances
  • Cabling Infrastructure for Real-Time Court Reporting

*Courtroom 12A is fully accessible.

**Courtrooms 14B and 15A have wireless tablets for the jurors to view evidence in the jury box.

 

Magistrate Judge Courtrooms - James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse

All Magistrate Judge Courtrooms in the James A. Byrne Courthouse are equipped with:

  • Digital Court Reporting

Courtrooms 3C, 3D and 3I are equipped with audio/visual presentation systems. Each is equipped with the following:

  • Assisted Listening
  • Integrated Court Interpreting
  • Evidence Presentation System
  • Video and Audio Conferencing
  • Document Camera

Courtrooms 3G and 3H are equipped with a Document Camera and an Evidence Presentation System.

Allentown

Courtroom B - Edward N. Cahn U.S. Courthouse & Federal Building

Courtroom 4B has an audio/visual presentation system which includes:

  • Digital Court Reporting
  • Assisted Listening
  • Integrated Court Interpreting
  • Evidence Presentation System
  • Video and Audio Conferencing
  • Document Camera
  • Cabling Infrastructure for Real-Time Court Reporting

Reading

The Gateway Building

  • Digital Court Reporting
  • Assisted Listening
  • Integrated Court Interpreting
  • Evidence Presentation System
  • Video and Audio Conferencing
  • Document Camera
  • Cabling Infrastructure for Real-Time Court Reporting

Easton

4th Floor - Holmes Building

  • Digital Court Reporting
  • Assisted Listening
  • Integrated Court Interpreting
  • Evidence Presentation System
  • Video and Audio Conferencing
  • Document Camera
  • Cabling Infrastructure for Real-Time Court Reporting

Equipment List

The electronic courtrooms at the Eastern District of Pennsylvania provide a wide array of technical components that support evidence presentation, remote site interactions, language interpreting and audio enhancement. The technologies include:

Assisted Listening

Wireless headphones will amplify proceedings for the hearing impaired.

Language Interpreting

Wireless headphones will support the delivery of simultaneous interpretation of court proceedings to multiple litigants or jurors.

Multiple Language Interpreting

Wireless headphones will support the delivery of simultaneous interpretation of court proceedings in up to two languages. Available in Courtrooms 3A and 3B.

Infrared Emitter

Infrared Emitter

The infrared emitter transmits audio to wireless headphones on multiple channels for the purpose of amplifying proceedings for the hearing impaired and accommodating the interpretation of a single language.

Video Conferencing

Video Conferencing

The video conferencing system complies with industry standards and is compatible with compliant systems anywhere.

Audio Conferencing

Courtrooms are outfitted with teleconferencing equipment with ridge service, capable of supporting up to 32 remote dial-in site.

Document/Video Presentation

Document/Video Presentation

Through touch screen technology and an interface with counsel supplied laptops, exhibits from disk or hard drive may be displayed from counsel table or evidence presentation station to unobtrusive flat panel monitors positioned throughout the jury box and the courtroom.

Wireless Tablets

Wireless Tablets

Jurors can view evidence on wireless tablets in the jury box. Installed in Courtrooms 14B and 15A.

Evidence Presentation Station      Evidence Presentation Station

Evidence Presentation Station

The evidence presentation station located near the lectern contains components that will be utilized by counsel during a court presentation. Touch screen annotation, Blu-Ray/DVD player, document camera, and connections for laptops are included.

Touch Screen Annotation

Touch Screen Annotation

There is touch screen annotation capability at the lectern and witness stand that is part of the video presentation system. This allows counsel and witnesses to make annotations on exhibits or videos being displayed on the document/video presentation system. Attention can be drawn to details displayed on the flat monitors throughout the courtroom. Annotation may also be used as an electronic white board.

Document Camera

Document Camera

The document camera will display the image of paper documents, x-rays, negatives, transparencies and 3-D objects on the monitors throughout the courtroom. Zoom features are included.

Blu-Ray/DVD Player

Blu-Ray/DVD players will support the presentation of video depositions or evidence to each monitor in the courtroom.

Digital Audio Recording System

The official court record will be digitally recorded on four audio channels which are reserved for designated speakers. This allows the review of each channel separately for precise transcription of the testimony. In addition, electronic log notes support the easy retrieval of any portion of the court proceedings instantly, eliminating the time-consuming need for searching through audio tapes. This system has been installed in all of the courtrooms.

Cabling Infrastructure for Real-Time Court Reporting

Cabling is included that will support the use of real-time court reporting.

Computer Connection Access

Computer Connection Access

VGA or HDMI connection to the evidence presentation system is available to counsel for those who use laptop computers at the evidence presentation station and the counsel tables.