NCJ Number
9897
Journal
Judicature Volume: 53 Issue: 1 Dated: (JUNE/JULY 1969) Pages: 30-31
Date Published
1969
Length
2 pages
Annotation
OBJECTIVES AND PRELIMINARY RESEARCH OF THE JUDICIAL FACILITIES STUDY TO DEVELOP ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES CRITERIA FOR A MORE EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
Abstract
THE STUDY IS A JOINT PROJECT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN'S DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND SCHOOL OF LAW, AND IS BEING ADVISED BY A JOINT AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS-AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE. IT IS THE FIRST PROJECT IN WHICH THE LEGAL AND ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSIONS ARE WORKING TOGETHER AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL, WITH THE COMMON GOAL OF PUBLIC SERVICE. THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY IS NOT INTENDED TO DESIGN PHYSICAL FACILITIES. ALL TYPES OF COURTS AND COURT FACILITIES ARE BEING CONSIDERED ALONG WITH THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER COMMUNITY FACILITIES. THE STUDY IS BASED NOT ONLY ON PREVAILING PRACTICE BUT ALSO TAKES INTO ACCOUNT INNOVATIONS IN JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION. THE RESULTING GUIDELINES WILL BE A USEFUL AND MUCH NEEDED REFERENCE DOCUMENT FOR LOCAL OFFICIALS, JUDGES, ATTORNEYS, AND OTHER COURT PERSONNEL AS WELL AS FOR ARCHITECTS AND URBAN PLANNERS. FOR THE RESULTS OF THIS STUDY, SEE 'AMERICAN COURTHOUSE PLANNING AND DESIGN FOR THE JUDICIAL PROCESS', NCJ-09076. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)