The courtroom layout is deliberate. It's designed not only to impart the seriousness of the … See more

The judge's bench is the raised wooden desk or podium at the front of the courtroom where the judge sits. It's raised so that the judge can control and preside over the entire room… See more

During trial or in a pretrial proceeding, defendants sit with their attorneys at the counsel table, directly in front of and facing the judge's bench. See more

Jurors sit in the rows of seats near the judge, called the jury box, during the trial. The jury box is typically located to the side of the room, situated so that jurors can see the defend… See more

The witness stand will be situated next to the judge and faces the room. Everyone needs to be able to hear and see the witness. Part of the jury's job is to assess the credibili… See more

Judges usually have private offices called chambers that are located in a room adjacent to or behind the courtroom. A judge and the attorneys may have a conference … See more