Courtroom

A courtroom is the actual enclosed space in which a judge regularly holds court.

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In common law jurisdictions, there are certain traditions as to how courtrooms are decorated and organized, which together emphasize the power of the state for all who enter.

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First, the walls are often partially or completely wood-paneled. This is a matter of style and tradition, but some jurisdictions have elected to construct courtrooms with a more "modern" appearance.

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The judge always sits behind a raised desk, known as the bench. Behind the judge are the great seal of the jurisdiction and the flags of the appropriate federal and state governments (or just the national government in unitary jurisdictions). The judge bangs a gavel to keep order (although the use of the gavel is now ceremonial) and usually wears a sheer black robe.

Courtroom related Images and Photos (experimental)

Courtroom Scene

John Grisham Courtroom Collection (4-Pack) (DVD)

An Advocate in Full Swing in the Courtroom