As a courthouse planner, one of the most striking aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic for me has been the unfortunate need for courts nationwide to devise ways of keeping people out of the courthouse. The courthouse is one of the most important civic spaces in any community. It is where citizens...

I was recently working on a space needs assessment for a new courthouse. The team had really gelled and we had made great progress on determining the space requirements and collaborating on the design. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Needless to say, the brakes were quickly put on the project and...

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, most courthouses have been closed to the public, with only the most urgent proceedings being held in the building and the majority of judges and staff teleworking. But with states around the nation beginning to reopen, courts are developing plans to return to...

The judicial system has a unique mission – to administer justice fairly and efficiently. Achieving this mission during a global pandemic comes with a distinct set of challenges. in court planning. Courts nationwide are struggling to strike a balance between carrying out essential functions and...

The judicial system has a unique mission – to administer justice fairly and efficiently. Achieving this mission during an emergency comes with a distinct set of challenges in courthouse planning. The World Health Organization recently declared the Coronavirus a global pandemic. At such a time as...