PA335 Unit 2 The High-Tech Courtroom

Software Be sure to do the reading for Unit 2 Be sure to do the reading for Unit 2 Be sure to review the different software websites to be familiar with them Be sure to review the different software websites to be familiar with them There are many software programs for courtroom presentation; our materials have just a few examples There are many software programs for courtroom presentation; our materials have just a few examples

PA335 Unit 2 View from counsel table View from counsel table

PA335 Unit 2 Each courtroom is equipped with cameras activated by sensitive microphones, flat screen monitors for evidence display and touch screen technology, among other tools. Proceedings in E-Courtrooms are recorded. The audio/video technology creates a verbatim record without the use of a court reporter. Each courtroom is equipped with cameras activated by sensitive microphones, flat screen monitors for evidence display and touch screen technology, among other tools. Proceedings in E-Courtrooms are recorded. The audio/video technology creates a verbatim record without the use of a court reporter.

Audio tips The systems use ultra-sensitive microphones. Avoid making any statements you do not want recorded. Depress and continue to depress the red button at counsel table if you need to mute the microphone. The systems use ultra-sensitive microphones. Avoid making any statements you do not want recorded. Depress and continue to depress the red button at counsel table if you need to mute the microphone. Upon speaking for the first time, identify your self for the record. Spell your name and state whom you represent. Upon speaking for the first time, identify your self for the record. Spell your name and state whom you represent.

Audio tips Speak clearly and audibly. Speak clearly and audibly. Speak one at a time. Speak one at a time. The record can only pick up words. Avoid "uh huh" and gestures. The record can only pick up words. Avoid "uh huh" and gestures. When reading from a document, read slowly. When reading from a document, read slowly.

PA335 Unit 2 The jury box of the electronic courtroom features flat screen monitors built into the railings to provide jurors with a better view of court proceedings The jury box of the electronic courtroom features flat screen monitors built into the railings to provide jurors with a better view of court proceedings

PA335 Unit 2 Jury box Jury box

PA335 Unit 2 Each courtroom is equipped with an Evidence Presentation System that includes a 12-inch touch-screen monitor, document camera and a VCR for evidence display. Litigants and attorneys can draw, write or highlight any image using the touch-screen technology. Each courtroom is equipped with an Evidence Presentation System that includes a 12-inch touch-screen monitor, document camera and a VCR for evidence display. Litigants and attorneys can draw, write or highlight any image using the touch-screen technology.

PA335 Unit 2 podium podium

PA335 Unit 2 The audio and visual systems in the E- Courtrooms are controlled by judges and staff. Depending on the situation, the judge can activate and deactivate juror and audience monitors, and the sound system can be muted during bench conferences. The audio and visual systems in the E- Courtrooms are controlled by judges and staff. Depending on the situation, the judge can activate and deactivate juror and audience monitors, and the sound system can be muted during bench conferences.

PA335 Unit 2 Judge’s bench Judge’s bench

PA335 Unit 2 Flat screen monitors equipped with touch- screen technology allow witnesses to view the evidence.

PA335 Unit 2 Two 35 inch monitors in the back of the courtroom are available for public viewing of court proceedings. Two 35 inch monitors in the back of the courtroom are available for public viewing of court proceedings.

PA335 Unit 2 Public view from back of courtroom Public view from back of courtroom

Federal District Court – South Carolina Evidence Presentation Guide for Attorneys: Evidence Presentation Guide for Attorneys: EVIDENCE PRESENTATION CART The control panel is on the left side of the evidence presentation cart. This will be used when the attorney is managing the evidence presentation functions (as authorized by the court), as well as when evidence is being prepared/tested for presentation.

Federal District Court – S. Carolina

DOCUMENT CAMERA The document camera is an easy-to-operate, portable evidence presentation system. This unit is equipped with a high-resolution camera and features a 12:1 magnification zoom lens with a high accuracy auto focusing system. The document camera can present evidence, e.g., 3-D objects, paper documents, transparencies, X-rays, etc., for display on monitors throughout the courtroom

camera

camera FOCUS It is difficult to focus on objects under the following conditions: Objects with little contrast Objects with a fine repeated pattern such as lateral stripes, or a checkered pattern Objects that are bright or reflecting strong light The background of the object is bright The picture being displayed is dark Objects with movement.

Evidence Presentation Guide contd DOCUMENT CAMERA – MANUAL CONTROL ON/OFF If the document camera is not already powered ON, simply press the ON/OFF button to turn it on. ROTATE The ROTATE function is used to rotate the image on the Document Camera by 90º, 180º, 270º, or 0º. Each time this button is pressed, the image will rotate to the next rotational setting. APERTURE The APERTURE function is used to control the sharpness of the image. Choose either Image mode or Text mode, depending on the type of evidence you are placing on the document camera. ZOOM The ZOOM function is used to adjust the image size. When (+) is pressed, the image gets larger (zoom in). When (-) is pressed, the image gets smaller (zoom out). AF (Automatic Focus)

E-courtroom set up tips 1. set up powerpoint during break 1. set up powerpoint during break 2. practice with the camera/elmo 2. practice with the camera/elmo 3. make friends with the court staff 3. make friends with the court staff 4. have evidence marked prior to start 4. have evidence marked prior to start 5. never experiment with evidence during trial 5. never experiment with evidence during trial

Next week – Unit 3 presentation of demonstrative evidence using technology in the courtroom and the paralegal’s role in assisting the attorney. presentation of demonstrative evidence using technology in the courtroom and the paralegal’s role in assisting the attorney.