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Judges and Judiciary,
Construction

Feb. 26, 2021

Future court designs are unknown, while current construction continues

Social distancing has prompted a desire for larger courtrooms for jury trials and smaller spaces where judges can hold online hearings. But it doesn’t appear that these changes are part of several projects that are already underway.

Future court designs are unknown, while current construction continues
An artist's rendering of the new Sacramento Courthouse, which is under construction. (Photo courtesy of NBBJ)

COVID-19 could prompt changes in future courthouse design, but the pandemic doesn’t appear to be changing courthouse design yet.

Social distancing has prompted a desire for larger courtrooms for jury trials and smaller spaces where judges can hold online hearings.

But these changes have not been incorporated into several projects that are already underway. The largest current project in the state,...

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