Frequently Asked Questions

  Q.    My laptop has a presentation on it, can I display this material throughout the courtroom?

  A.    Yes.   Each counsel table has one VGA input per table.   An additional VGA input is also available on the   podium. (Please test your laptop prior to the proceeding to ensure that you have the ability to distribute   video.)  Most laptops come equipped with this feature,  however some older laptops may require additional software and/or changes in the laptop’s configuration settings.)

  Q.   Is there Internet Access available in the courtroom?

  A.    No.  Internet access is not available in the courtrooms.  Please prepare all your material to be accessed locally from your PC. 

  Q.   Can I bring witnesses to the courtroom prior to proceedings to prepare and orient them with the available technology?

  A. Yes. Witnesses can be brought to the courtroom prior to proceedings to prepare and test the available equipment. To do so, simply coordinate with the Courtroom Deputy for the presiding judge.

  Q.   Will Court personnel assist me setting up my presentation on the system?

  A.    Yes.  We will assist you if arrangements are made BEFORE your court date to test your equipment or practice with our equipment.  Court personnel will not fix or modify your laptop or personal equipment to work with our system.  We suggest that you bring computer support for any technology for which you are unfamiliar.

  Q.   What if a piece of equipment fails during trial or is not available when I come to trial?

  A.    We make every effort to keep the equipment functional in the courtrooms.  However, at times courtrooms experience disputations.  If this occurs during a proceeding, we will do everything possible to resolve the problem quickly.  We encourage you to arrive before trial starts to insure that all equipment is functional.   However, trial will not be postponed for technology reasons.  Be prepared, if necessary, to present without the equipment.

  Q.   I would like to use a piece of equipment that is not in the courtroom; can I bring my own with me?

  A.    Yes.  If you have large projector screen or special audio device you may use that instead of our equipment.  However, you must check with the Judge prior to your proceeding for approval.  In most cases our system has the ability to integrate with the majority presentation devices.  i.e. projector, tape player and etc.

  Q.   I have to arrange a Video Conference, what should I do?

  A.    To schedule a video call you must first check with the Courtroom Deputy for the Judge’s approval and to schedule the call.  Our video conference system is the latest technology and is compatible with most other video conference systems.  However, we can not guarantee compatibility with other systems. Because there are many different protocols and hardware versions of video conference equipment available, you MUST make a test call into the court before your proceeding date to ensure compatibility.