United States District Court

###### District of Minnesota

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# Courtroom Technology

# Phase II

# Manual Updated: November 1, 2006 

# A Message from the I.T. Director 

With the renovation of the St. Paul Courthouse, there is a fair amount
of courtroom sharing occurring in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The
renovation, which is scheduled to be completed in October 2008, has
changed the way courtroom proceedings are scheduled. During this time,
all criminal in-custody proceedings scheduled before a St. Paul Judge
and all Magistrate of the Month proceedings such as first appearances,
arraignments, detention hearings and etc. are being held in the
Minneapolis courthouse. As a result of this change, Judges are sharing
courtrooms in order to handle the additional proceedings in the
Minneapolis Courthouse. For example, sometimes a St. Paul Judge may have
a criminal and a civil proceeding on the same day. For judicial
efficiency, the St. Paul Judge may handle both proceedings in
Minneapolis.

To assist with scheduling, a Minneapolis Judges may give up their
courtroom in order to allow visiting Judges to use their courtroom.
Minneapolis Judges may use another unused courtroom should something get
added to the calendar or travel to St. Paul.

# The best advice we can give our customers is to suggest that you double-check courtroom locations before preparing for trial. Remember that the technology is only available in the Article III Judges Courtrooms. If you have a Pretrial matter or non-dispositive motion being held before a Magistrate Judge, the technology is typically not available in the courtrooms. 

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# During the St. Paul renovations the St. Paul Judges are sharing all five of the St. Paul courtrooms. The courtrooms specifications are listed inside the booklet. Not all courtrooms are outfitted with technology.

# Space is limited in the St. Paul Courtrooms. Bringing in additional equipment may be particularly difficult. Please do not assume it is OK to bring in additional technology. All changes or additions to the equipment must be approved by the Judge.

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# Court staff is available to train court customers on the courtroom technology that is available. 

# We look forward to introducing you to the next phase in 2008 when the St. Paul Courthouse is complete. 

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#  Andy Seldon

#  I.T. Director 

# **Evidence Presentation Cart**

## Document Camera {#document-camera .2-title}

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height="2.5034722222222223in"}

### Components -- Shaded items should not be changed or selected on the camera.

  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
  Power                               Powers up the document camera.

  Lamp                                Toggles the lamp options. (two side
                                      lamps -- used most often with
                                      documents, lamp beneath document --
                                      used most often with an x-ray, and
                                      no lamps)

  Int/Ext                             Allows users to plug in external
                                      components to the camera. This is
                                      not the preferred source for
                                      external sources.

  Freeze                              Freezes the image on the monitors
                                      so that as documents are being
                                      switched the courtroom sees the
                                      last image that appeared on camera.

  AWC                                 Adjusts the color.

  Nega/Pos                            Reverses the color. Documents
                                      appear black and text appears
                                      white.

  Mode                                The mode should always remain XGA.
                                      **Please** do not change the mode.

  IRIS                                Adjusts the brightness.

  Volume                              Only used if an external source is
                                      plugged in.

  Zoom                                Allows users to zoom in closer or
                                      farther away from the document.

  Focus                               Adjusts camera settings so the
                                      image is sharper or blurry.

  Full/Scroll View                    Allows you to see the entire
                                      document in the full view or you
                                      change the setting to scroll and
                                      use the scroll arrows to move
                                      through the document.
  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------

### Procedures for Using the Document Camera

![](media/image3.jpeg){width="3.25in" height="2.510236220472441in"}

1.  Make sure the camera power is on.

2.  Ask the Judge for permission to use the\
    document camera.

3.  On the Touch Panel press the Doc Cam button.

4.  Use the Arrow buttons on the bottom portion to\
    Zoom and Focus. Please do not press the Int/Ext\
    button as this is an Input button that should not\
    be changed.

** Tip** -- Use the setting adjustments on the Document Camera instead
of the Touch Panel. There is a slight delay when using the Touch Panel.
Also be sure the mode reads XGA. This should not be changed as the image
will not appear correctly.

Evidence Presentation Cart

## Annotation Monitor {#annotation-monitor .2-title}

##  {#section-11 .2-title}

## ![](media/image4.jpeg){width="4.202083333333333in" height="3.3756944444444446in"} {#section-12 .2-title}

### ![](media/image5.jpeg){width="2.875in" height="2.047222222222222in"}Procedures for Annotating

1.  Make sure the monitor power is on.

2.  On the Touch Panel press the Annotation button.

3.  Use your finger to draw lines, circles and other shapes that might
    emphasize items on the monitor. This cannot be used to "highlight"
    text. Remember it is also not a "fine" line and it takes practice to
    use.

4.  To erase the last item on the monitor press the upper right corner
    of the monitor.

5.  To erase all annotation, press the lower right corner.

6.  To change the annotation color tap the lower left corner until the
    desired color appears.

** Tip** -- If the annotator is not working, make sure it is selected
on the Touch Panel.

Evidence Presentation Cart

## VCR/Cassette Player {#vcrcassette-player .2-title}

##  {#section-13 .2-title}

## ![](media/image6.jpeg){width="4.46875in" height="2.167361111111111in"} {#section-14 .2-title}

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### Procedures for Using the VCR Player

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height="2.4770833333333333in"}

1.  Make sure the VCR power is on. This is important because, when the
    evidence cart is moved, the power is not automatically restored.

2.  Ask the Judge for permission to use the\
    VCR.

3.  On the Touch Panel press the VCR button.

4.  Insert the VHS tape into the VCR.

5.  Use the control buttons on the Touch Panel to rewind, play, stop,
    pause and fast forward.

6.  When finished press the eject button on the VCR.

### Procedures for Using the Cassette Player

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height="2.5729166666666665in"}

1.  Ask the Judge for permission to use the\
    Cassette Player.

2.  On the Touch Panel press the Tape button.

3.  Insert the cassette tape into the Tape Player.

4.  Use the control buttons on the Touch Panel to rewind, play, stop,
    pause and fast forward.

5.  There are two decks. Be sure that the correct deck (A or B) is
    selected before playing the tape.

6.  When finished press the eject button on the Tape Player.

** Tip** -- It is best to queue up the tape before the court
proceeding.

Evidence Presentation Cart

## Laptop Input {#laptop-input .2-title}

##  {#section-17 .2-title}

## ![](media/image9.jpeg){width="3.125in" height="3.0in"} {#section-18 .2-title}

### Procedures for Connecting a Laptop to the Evidence Presentation Cart

1.  On the back of the evidence cart, you will find laptop connections.

2.  If you wish to play audio in courtroom from the laptop, plug in a
    3.5 mm stereo cord from the laptop to the Audio In Input on the back
    of the Evidence Presentation cart.

3.  On the Touch Panel press the AUX VGA button.

4.  Use the controls on the laptop to display the information.

** Tip** -- It is best to plug in the VGA cable before turning on the
laptop. Otherwise you may have to toggle the video sources to recognize
the output on your laptop.

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| g){width="2.7729166666666667in" | jpeg){width="3.0416666666666665in" |
| height="2.3756944444444446in"}  | height="2.3020833333333335in"}     |
+---------------------------------+------------------------------------+
| ##### Sample of a VGA Cord      | ##### Sample of Audio Cable        |
+---------------------------------+------------------------------------+

** Tip** -- Take some time before a court appearance to connect the
laptop to the system to make sure it works.

** Tip** -- Be sure that all cables are connected securely.

Lectern

## Time Indicators {#time-indicators .2-title}

## ![](media/image12.jpeg){width="4.291666666666667in" height="1.6666666666666667in"} {#section-19 .2-title}

##  {#section-20 .2-title}

Lights are located on the lectern indicating how much time an attorney
has left for oral argument. A **green** light indicates the attorney is
doing well on time, a **yellow** light indicates time is running out,
and a **red** light indicates the attorney is out of time. The total
time allowed for argument is determined by the Judge.

## Height Adjustments {#height-adjustments .2-title}

##  {#section-21 .2-title}

## On the left side of the lectern there is a switch that can be pressed to adjust the height of the lectern.  {#on-the-left-side-of-the-lectern-there-is-a-switch-that-can-be-pressed-to-adjust-the-height-of-the-lectern. .2-title}

##  {#section-22 .2-title}

## ![](media/image13.jpeg){width="2.751388888888889in" height="1.4076388888888889in"} {#section-23 .2-title}

##  {#section-24 .2-title}

##  {#section-25 .2-title}

## Touch Panel {#touch-panel .2-title}

##  {#section-26 .2-title}

## A touch panel is available on the lectern in most courtrooms. (Be sure to check out the specifications of each courtroom for exact information.) The touch panel is exactly the same as on the Evidence Presentation Cart. Press or tap the button on the touch screen to activate the equipment you wish to use.  {#a-touch-panel-is-available-on-the-lectern-in-most-courtrooms.-be-sure-to-check-out-the-specifications-of-each-courtroom-for-exact-information.-the-touch-panel-is-exactly-the-same-as-on-the-evidence-presentation-cart.-press-or-tap-the-button-on-the-touch-screen-to-activate-the-equipment-you-wish-to-use. .2-title}

##  {#section-27 .2-title}

## ![](media/image7.jpeg){width="3.7333333333333334in" height="2.7597222222222224in"} {#section-28 .2-title}

Attorney Tables

## Laptop Input {#laptop-input-1 .2-title}

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height="1.8555555555555556in"}

### Procedures for Connecting a Laptop to the Attorney Table

**CHECK WITH THE JUDGE'S CALENDAR CLERK BEFORE USING THE LAPTOP INPUTS
ON THE ATTORNEY TABLE. SOME PREFER THAT ALL LAPTOPS BE CONNECTED TO THE
EVIDENCE CART.**

1.  Under the gold panel on the attorney table is a VGA connection for
    laptops. You will need a video extension cable. (15 pin male to 15
    pin male)

2.  Connect the video extension cable.

3.  If you wish to play audio in the courtroom from the laptop, plug in
    a stereo cord from the laptop to the Audio Input.

4.  If you wish to use this laptop during a presentation, you must ask
    the Judge. The Judge must change the location source for the
    displays in the courtroom. It is best to discuss this prior to the
    court proceeding.

5.  Use the controls on the laptop to display the information.

** Tip** -- There is no Internet access via the attorney table. There
are phone lines in the attorney room for dial-up access.

## Real Time Connection {#real-time-connection .2-title}

##  {#section-29 .2-title}

Real time software allows specially trained court reporters to display
the un-edited "live" record of trial proceedings at the judge's bench
and at the attorney tables. This software offers several advantages to
judges and attorneys.

The software enables court reporters to use English instead of their
stenographic symbols, only readable by a court reporter. Attorneys are
able to use testimony for immediate cross-examination instead of having
to wait for a translation.

To view court proceedings in Real Time, a special arrangement must be
made between the Court Reporter and the attorney prior to the trial.
Software must be loaded, connection cables must be ready, and financial
arrangements must be discussed.

### Procedures for Connecting to Real Time via the Attorney Table

1.  Under the gold panel on the attorney table is a Real Time connection
    for laptops. You will need a special real time cable. This cable is
    provided by the Court Reporter.

2.  Connect the cable to the laptop and the CAT connection in the table.

** Tip** -- Please take time with the Court Reporter well in advance
for training on the software interface.

##  {#section-30 .2-title}

## ![](media/image15.jpeg){width="3.754166666666667in" height="3.3833333333333333in"} {#section-31 .2-title}

##   {#section-32 .2-title}

Second Language/Assistive Listening

## Headphones for the Interpreter {#headphones-for-the-interpreter .2-title}

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  ***Connection for Interpreter Headset.   ***An example of how the headset is connected to the   ***The headset the witness, juror or attorney may wear
  This is located along the jury box.***   plate.***                                              .***
  ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------

### Procedures for Using the Second Language Headset

1.  Plug the Interpreter headset into the wall plate along the jury box.

2.  Turn the headset power on.

3.  Tune the headset as directed. S=The courtroom audio on one earphone
    and the interpreter on the other earphone. 1=The courtroom audio. 2=
    Only the interpreter's audio.

4.  Adjust the volume on both headsets as needed. It is good to test
    well in advance. Please be sure to schedule the use of this
    equipment with the courtroom deputy.

5.  Please turn off the headsets when finished.

** Tip** -- The headsets drain the batteries quickly, so be sure to
turn them off during breaks and at the end of the day. Extra batteries
should be on hand in the event they run out.

If the system does not appear to be working, make sure the second
language/assistive listening button on the Judge's main control panel is
selected.

##  {#section-33 .2-title}

##  {#section-34 .2-title}

##   {#section-35 .2-title}

Witness Box and Jury Box

## Jury Monitors {#jury-monitors .2-title}

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height="2.3194444444444446in"}

The District Court has placed 4-19" flat screen monitors in the jury box
in the Minneapolis Courthouse. The St. Paul courthouse has 2 large VGA
monitors for the jury to view evidence. The monitors all turn on when
the system is powered up as long as the power button on the monitor is
left on. The color on the monitor should be adjusted by court staff
only.

** Tip** -- If all of the jury box monitor screens are blank, check to
make sure the "kill" switch on the Judge's control panel is off.

## Witness Monitors {#witness-monitors .2-title}

## ![](media/image20.jpeg){width="4.198031496062992in" height="3.3751968503937007in"} {#section-36 .2-title}

##  {#section-37 .2-title}

##  {#section-38 .2-title}

A monitor exactly like the monitor found on the evidence presentation
cart can be found on the witness stand.

### Procedures for Using the Annotator Monitor in the Witness Box

1.  Make sure the monitor power is on.

2.  Use your finger to draw lines, circles and other shapes that might
    emphasize items on the monitor. This is cannot be used to
    "highlight" text. Remember it is also not a "fine" line and it takes
    practice to use.

3.  To erase the last item on the monitor press the upper right corner
    of the monitor.

4.  To erase all annotation, press the lower right corner.

5.  To change the annotation color tap the lower left corner until the
    color appears you wish to annotate with.

## Witness Audio {#witness-audio .2-title}

##  {#section-39 .2-title}

## ![](media/image21.jpeg){width="5.1194444444444445in" height="3.0395833333333333in"} {#section-40 .2-title}

The witness can connect headphones for the courtroom audio. The audio
can be adjusted with the earphone volume.

Video Conferencing

Video conferencing is now available in the Minneapolis and St. Paul
Article III Courtrooms. In each city there is a mobile cart witch
contains a television and video conferencing equipment available for
courtroom proceedings. This equipment can **only** be used if the Judge
handling the proceedings agrees to allow witnesses or other appearances
via video conferencing. Advance scheduling and notice is required. It is
also necessary to perform at least one test call prior to the court
proceeding to ensure the compatibility of the video conferencing
systems.

There are other locations with video conferencing equipment in
Minneapolis and St. Paul if proceedings are held outside the courtroom.

![](media/image22.jpeg){width="4.752777777777778in"
height="3.564583333333333in"}

####### In general the court uses Polycom View Stations for video conferencing. 

####### 

Courtroom 12W

##  {#section-42 .2-title}

Courtroom 12W is set up differently than the other Minneapolis and St.
Paul courtrooms. The same technology is available, however, the
equipment is slightly different in 12W. View the photos below to see the
differences in the technology available.

## Big Screen and Projector {#big-screen-and-projector .2-title}

##  {#section-43 .2-title}

## Courtroom 12W does not have separate jury, attorney or spectator monitors. Instead, the courtroom hosts a LARGE screen and projector. Both items are connected to the attorney touch screen.  {#courtroom-12w-does-not-have-separate-jury-attorney-or-spectator-monitors.-instead-the-courtroom-hosts-a-large-screen-and-projector.-both-items-are-connected-to-the-attorney-touch-screen. .2-title}

##  {#section-44 .2-title}

##  {#section-45 .2-title}

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| image23.jpeg){width="2.0in" heigh | ia/image24.jpeg){width="2.0527777 |
| t="1.5in"} {#section-46 .2-title} | 777777776in" height="1.5395833333 |
|                                   | 333333in"} {#section-47 .2-title} |
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##  {#section-48 .2-title}

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## Touch Screens {#touch-screens .2-title}

The touch screen includes the same components as the other courtrooms,
but looks slightly different.

View the descriptions of the touch screen buttons. The main touch screen
includes the following options:

+------------+-------------------------+-------------------------------+
| Button     | Feature                 | Touch Screen                  |
+------------+-------------------------+-------------------------------+
| Remote     | Shows all of the        | ![](media/image26.jpeg)       |
| Controls   | components available on | {width="2.2930555555555556in" |
|            | the evidence            | h                             |
|            | presentation cart: VCR, | eight="1.9048611111111111in"} |
|            | DVD, Channel Select     |                               |
|            | (not used), Document    |                               |
|            | Camera, Bright/Contrast |                               |
|            | (Changes the brightness |                               |
|            | and contrast on the     |                               |
|            | touch screen) and Audio |                               |
|            | Settings (volume        |                               |
|            | control).               |                               |
+------------+-------------------------+-------------------------------+
| VCR Player | There are not remote    | ![](media/image27.jpeg)       |
|            | controls available for  | {width="2.3465277777777778in" |
|            | the technology.         | h                             |
|            | Instead, the buttons    | eight="1.7895833333333333in"} |
|            | used to operate the     |                               |
|            | equipment are available |                               |
|            | on the touch screen:    |                               |
|            | Play/Pause, frame       |                               |
|            | advance (advances the   |                               |
|            | video one frame at a    |                               |
|            | time), Rewind, Fast     |                               |
|            | Forward, Stop, Record,  |                               |
|            | Return (not sure what   |                               |
|            | this is), Enter (not    |                               |
|            | sure what this is) and  |                               |
|            | DVD Control (toggles    |                               |
|            | you to the DVD player). |                               |
|            |                         |                               |
|            | The cycle buttons is    |                               |
|            | not used.               |                               |
|            |                         |                               |
|            | VCR/DVD on/off turns    |                               |
|            | the power on and off    |                               |
|            | the player.             |                               |
|            |                         |                               |
|            | Volume control adjusts  |                               |
|            | the overall VCR volume  |                               |
|            | in the courtroom.       |                               |
+------------+-------------------------+-------------------------------+
| DVD Player | There are not remote    | ![](media/image28.jpeg)       |
|            | controls available for  | {width="1.8729166666666666in" |
|            | the technology.         | h                             |
|            | Instead, the buttons    | eight="1.6944444444444444in"} |
|            | used to operate the     |                               |
|            | equipment are available |                               |
|            | on the touch screen:    |                               |
|            | Play/Pause, frame       |                               |
|            | advance (advances the   |                               |
|            | DVD one frame at a      |                               |
|            | time), Rewind, Fast     |                               |
|            | Forward, Stop, Disc     |                               |
|            | Menu and Arrow Buttons  |                               |
|            | (allows the user to     |                               |
|            | scroll through the DVD  |                               |
|            | menu).                  |                               |
|            |                         |                               |
|            | Leave the DVD/Media     |                               |
|            | Card and MC Menu        |                               |
|            | inactive.               |                               |
|            |                         |                               |
|            | The cycle buttons is    |                               |
|            | not used.               |                               |
|            |                         |                               |
|            | VCR/DVD on/off turns    |                               |
|            | the power on and off    |                               |
|            | the player.             |                               |
|            |                         |                               |
|            | Volume control adjusts  |                               |
|            | the overall VCR volume  |                               |
|            | in the courtroom.       |                               |
+------------+-------------------------+-------------------------------+
| Document   | Auto Focus -- The       | ![](medi                      |
| Camera     | camera does auto focus, | a/image29.jpeg){width="2.5in" |
|            | but if it does become   | h                             |
|            | out of focus, you may   | eight="2.0395833333333333in"} |
|            | use the auto focus      |                               |
|            | button to refocus.      |                               |
|            |                         |                               |
|            | Auto Color -- Adjusts   |                               |
|            | the white balance.      |                               |
|            |                         |                               |
|            | Positive/Negative --    |                               |
|            | Toggle button that      |                               |
|            | moves between black     |                               |
|            | text on white to white  |                               |
|            | text on black.          |                               |
|            |                         |                               |
|            | Zoom -- The zoom        |                               |
|            | features allow you to   |                               |
|            | zoom in and out of the  |                               |
|            | document.               |                               |
|            |                         |                               |
|            | Document Camera On/Off  |                               |
|            | -- Turns the document   |                               |
|            | camera on and off.      |                               |
|            |                         |                               |
|            | Lamps Cycle -- Cycles   |                               |
|            | the lamps between       |                               |
|            | sidelights, backlight   |                               |
|            | and off.                |                               |
|            |                         |                               |
|            | Volume Control --       |                               |
|            | Volume is not used on   |                               |
|            | the document camera.    |                               |
+------------+-------------------------+-------------------------------+

\*Note- The BACK button is available on all screens outside the main
screen.

## Document Camera {#document-camera-1 .2-title}

##  {#section-49 .2-title}

## ![](media/image30.jpeg){width="1.6041666666666667in" height="2.1354166666666665in"}The document camera has the same capabilities as other document cameras in the court. Below is a description of all the buttons and functions available on the camera. {#the-document-camera-has-the-same-capabilities-as-other-document-cameras-in-the-court.-below-is-a-description-of-all-the-buttons-and-functions-available-on-the-camera. .2-title}

##  {#section-50 .2-title}

  --------------- -------------------------------------------------------
  Button          Feature

  Power           Powers up the document camera.

  Nega/Pos        Reverses the color. Documents appear black and text
                  appears white.

  Aperture        Toggles between text and image modes.

  Zoom            Allows users to zoom in closer or farther away from the
                  document.

  AF (Auto Focus) Adjusts the focus. The camera does auto focus, but
                  should you need to focus the button is available.

  Iris            Adjusts the brightness.

  Lamp            Toggles the lamp options. (two side lamps -- used most
                  often with documents, lamp beneath document -- used
                  most often with an x-ray, and no lamps)

  Freeze          Freezes the image on the monitors so that as documents
                  are being switched the courtroom sees the last image
                  that appeared on camera.

  Int/Ext         Technically other devices such as laptops can be
                  plugged into the camera. There are other inputs for
                  this so they are not needed to use this button.

  Mode            The mode should always remain XGA. **Please** do not
                  change the mode.
  --------------- -------------------------------------------------------

##  {#section-51 .2-title}

## Laptop Input {#laptop-input-2 .2-title}

## ![](media/image31.jpeg){width="3.625in" height="3.073611111111111in"} {#section-52 .2-title}

##  {#section-53 .2-title}

If you wish to display a laptop, click on the Notebook Computer button,
plug in the laptop to one of the inputs available on the cart and select
the button that corresponds to the input.

Minneapolis Courtrooms - Examples

![](media/image32.jpeg){width="6.000694444444444in"
height="3.6666666666666665in"}

A view from the Bench

![](media/image33.jpeg){width="4.750694444444444in"
height="3.567361111111111in"}

The Presentation Cart: The "Heart" of the technology --

The Attorney Presentation Cart can be placed in numerous locations in
the courtroom. Typically you will find the cart in the middle of the
courtroom. Some judges in Minneapolis have it placed next to the lower
bench. Typically it stays in the location the Judge prefers it.

![](media/image34.jpeg){width="5.625in" height="4.225in"}

Jury Monitors

Four flat screen monitors are placed in the jury box for the jurors to
view during the course of the trial. A "kill" switch is available to the
Judge so they can take the information being displayed on the courtroom
monitors and show it only on the attorney and court monitors. The
information is not visible to the jury or the spectators in the
courtroom.

![](media/image35.jpeg){width="4.875in" height="3.65625in"}St. Paul
Courtrooms - Examples

The Presentation Cart: The "Heart" of the technology --

The Attorney Presentation Cart is placed directly in front of the
Judge's bench. The components available in Minneapolis and St. Paul are
exactly the same.

![](media/image36.jpeg){width="6.0in" height="4.5in"}

The Courtroom Layout

Monitors are available in the courtroom for the Judge, witness,
attorneys, and jurors. Smaller setting but the same technology.

![](media/image37.jpeg){width="3.872916666666667in"
height="2.904861111111111in"}

Jury Monitors

Two flat screen monitors (15 inch) and two large screen monitors (one 32
inch and one 29 inch) are on and near the jury box for the jurors to
view during the course of the trial. A "kill" switch is available to the
Judge so they can take the information being displayed on the courtroom
monitors and show it only on the attorney and court monitors. The
information is not visible to the jury or the spectators in the
courtroom.

Courtroom Breakdown

There are five shared courtrooms available in St. Paul. Below is a list
of technology and other court features.

  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
  Courtroom 1                         Technology Cart, sound system, and
                                      monitors for court, witness and
                                      attorneys.

  Courtroom 2                         Jury box, jury monitors, technology
                                      car, and monitors for court,
                                      witness and attorneys.

  Courtroom 3                         Jury box, jury monitors, technology
                                      car, and monitors for court,
                                      witness and attorneys.

  Courtroom 4                         Sound system

  Courtroom 5                         Sound system
  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------

Courtroom Technology Information

#### Chief Judge James M. Rosenbaum -- Courtroom 15E

### Chief Judge Rosenbaum's courtroom contains the following equipment:

-   Evidence Presentation Cart (document camera, vcr, audio cassette
    player, touch panel, monitor, two laptop inputs, video input, and
    audio input)

-   Video monitors for the Judge, jury, witness, counsel, courtroom
    deputy, and spectators.

-   Lectern

-   Witness Camera

-   Lectern Camera

-   Attorney Camera

-   Judge's Touch Panel

### Contact Information

Courtroom Deputy -- Heather Labat 612-664-5053

Chambers Main Line 612-664-5050

Court Reporters - Dawn Hansen 612-664-5107 (Real Time Arrangements)

### Courtroom Technology Training

The U.S. District Court of Minnesota does offer on-going training on the
Courtroom Technology equipment in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Please
check the U.S. District Court's website at
[www.mnd.uscourts.gov](http://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/).

### Courtroom Technology Courtroom Practice

The U.S. District Court invites counsel to call chambers prior to court
proceedings to visit the courtroom they will be practicing in just prior
to the courtroom proceeding. Bring the laptop, documents or any other
evidence you plan to present to the court for prior practice.

### Laptop Note

If you plan to use a laptop in the courtroom you *may* need to bring VGA
cords depending on where you plan to place the laptop. The Evidence Cart
has two VGA inputs and cords are provided for both sides. If you wish to
present from the attorney tables (and it has been approved by the
Judge), bring a 15 pin male/15 pin male VGA cord.

**Courtroom Technology Information**

#### Judge Michael J. Davis -- Courtroom 14E

### Judge Davis's courtroom contains the following equipment:

-   Evidence Presentation Cart (document camera, vcr, audio cassette
    player, touch panel, monitor, laptop input, video input, and audio
    input)

-   Video monitors for the Judge, jury, witness, counsel, courtroom
    deputy, and spectators.

-   Lectern

-   Judge's Touch Panel

### Contact Information

Courtroom Deputy -- Kristine Wegner 612-664-5073

Chambers Main Line 612-664-5070

Court Reporter -- Lori Simpson 612-664-5104 (Real Time Arrangements)

### Courtroom Technology Training

The U.S. District Court of Minnesota does offer on-going training on the
Courtroom Technology equipment in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Please
check the U.S. District Court's website at
[www.mnd.uscourts.gov](http://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/).

### Courtroom Technology Courtroom Practice

The U.S. District Court invites counsel to call chambers prior to court
proceedings to visit the courtroom they will be practicing in just prior
to the courtroom proceeding. Bring the laptop, documents or any other
evidence you plan to present to the court for prior practice.

### Laptop Note

If you plan to use a laptop in the courtroom you *may* need to bring VGA
cords depending on where you plan to place the laptop. The Evidence Cart
has two VGA inputs and cords are provided for both sides. If you wish to
present from the attorney tables (and it has been approved by the
Judge), bring a 15 pin male/15 pin male VGA cord.

**Courtroom Technology Information**

#### Judge John R. Tunheim -- Courtroom 13E

### Judge Tunheim's courtroom contains the following equipment:

-   Evidence Presentation Cart (document camera, vcr, audio cassette
    player, touch panel, monitor, microphone, laptop input, video input,
    and audio input)

-   Video monitors for the Judge, jury, witness, counsel, courtroom
    deputy, and spectators.

-   Lectern

-   Judge's Touch Panel

### Contact Information

Courtroom Deputy -- Jenny Beck 612-664-5083

Chambers Main Line 612-664-5080

Court Reporter -- Kristine Mousseau 612-664-5106 (Real Time
Arrangements)

### Courtroom Technology Training

The U.S. District Court of Minnesota does offer on-going training on the
Courtroom Technology equipment in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Please
check the U.S. District Court's website at
[www.mnd.uscourts.gov](http://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/).

### Courtroom Technology Courtroom Practice

The U.S. District Court invites counsel to call chambers prior to court
proceedings to visit the courtroom they will be practicing in just prior
to the courtroom proceeding. Bring the laptop, documents or any other
evidence you plan to present to the court for prior practice.

### Laptop Note

If you plan to use a laptop in the courtroom you *may* need to bring VGA
cords depending on where you plan to place the laptop. The Evidence Cart
has two VGA inputs and cords are provided for both sides. If you wish to
present from the attorney tables (and it has been approved by the
Judge), bring a 15 pin male/15 pin male VGA cord.

**Courtroom Technology Information**

#### Judge Ann D. Montgomery -- Courtroom 13W

### Judge Montgomery's courtroom contains the following equipment:

-   Evidence Presentation Cart (document camera, vcr, audio cassette
    player, touch panel, monitor, microphone, laptop input, video input,
    and audio input)

-   Video monitors for the Judge, jury, witness, counsel, courtroom
    deputy, and spectators.

-   Lectern

-   Judge's Touch Panel

### Contact Information

Courtroom Deputy -- Gertie Simon 612-664-5093

Chambers Main Line 612-664-5090

Court Reporter -- Tim Willette 612-664-5108 (Real Time Arrangements)

### Courtroom Technology Training

The U.S. District Court of Minnesota does offer on-going training on the
Courtroom Technology equipment in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Please
check the U.S. District Court's website at
[www.mnd.uscourts.gov](http://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/).

### Courtroom Technology Courtroom Practice

The U.S. District Court invites counsel to call chambers prior to court
proceedings to visit the courtroom they will be practicing in just prior
to the courtroom proceeding. Bring the laptop, documents or any other
evidence you plan to present to the court for prior practice.

### Laptop Note

If you plan to use a laptop in the courtroom you *may* need to bring VGA
cords depending on where you plan to place the laptop. The Evidence Cart
has two VGA inputs and cords are provided for both sides. If you wish to
present from the attorney tables (and it has been approved by the
Judge), bring a 15 pin male/15 pin male VGA cord.

**Courtroom Technology Information**

#### Judge Joan E. Ericksen -- Courtroom 12W

### Judge Ericksen's courtroom contains the following equipment:

-   Evidence Presentation Cart (document camera, vcr, audio cassette
    player, touch panel, monitor, microphone, laptop input, video input,
    and audio input)

-   Video monitors for the Judge, jury, witness, counsel, courtroom
    deputy, and spectators.

-   Lectern

-   Judge's Touch Panel

**Please call prior to a courtroom proceeding to be sure the technology
is set up and available in this courtroom.**

### Contact Information

Courtroom Deputy -- Sheri Frette 612-664-5890

Chambers Main Line 612-664-5890

Court Reporter -- Maria Weinbeck 612-664-5109 (Real Time Arrangements)

### Courtroom Technology Training

The U.S. District Court of Minnesota does offer on-going training on the
Courtroom Technology equipment in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Please
check the U.S. District Court's website at
[www.mnd.uscourts.gov](http://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/).

### Courtroom Technology Courtroom Practice

The U.S. District Court invites counsel to call chambers prior to court
proceedings to visit the courtroom they will be practicing in just prior
to the courtroom proceeding. Bring the laptop, documents or any other
evidence you plan to present to the court for prior practice.

### Laptop Note

If you plan to use a laptop in the courtroom you *may* need to bring VGA
cords depending on where you plan to place the laptop. The Evidence Cart
has two VGA inputs and cords are provided for both sides. If you wish to
present from the attorney tables (and it has been approved by the
Judge), bring a 15 pin male/15 pin male VGA cord at least 15 ft. in
length for laptop input into the evidence cart.

**Courtroom Technology Information**

#### Senior Judge David S. Doty -- Courtroom 14W

### Judge Doty's courtroom contains the following equipment:

-   Evidence Presentation Cart (document camera, vcr, audio cassette
    player, touch panel, monitor, microphone, laptop input, video input,
    and audio input)

-   Video monitors for the Judge, jury, witness, counsel, courtroom
    deputy, and spectators.

-   Lectern

-   Judge's Touch Panel

### Contact Information

Courtroom Deputy -- Connie Baker 612-664-5063

Chambers Main Line 612-664-5060

Court Reporter -- Lorilee Fink 612-664-5105 (Real Time Arrangements)

### Courtroom Technology Training

The U.S. District Court of Minnesota does offer on-going training on the
Courtroom Technology equipment in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Please
check the U.S. District Court's website at
[www.mnd.uscourts.gov](http://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/).

### Courtroom Technology Courtroom Practice

The U.S. District Court invites counsel to call chambers prior to court
proceedings to visit the courtroom they will be practicing in just prior
to the courtroom proceeding. Bring the laptop, documents or any other
evidence you plan to present to the court for prior practice.

### Laptop Note

If you plan to use a laptop in the courtroom you *may* need to bring VGA
cords depending on where you plan to place the laptop. The Evidence Cart
has two VGA inputs and cords are provided for both sides. If you wish to
present from the attorney tables (and it has been approved by the
Judge), bring a 15 pin male/15 pin male VGA cord .

Courtroom Technology Information

#### Judge Donovan W. Frank -- St. Paul

**Please call prior to a courtroom proceeding to be sure the technology
is set up and available in this courtroom.**

### Contact Information

Courtroom Deputy -- Lowell Lindquist 651-848-1296

Chambers Main Line 651-848-1290

Court Reporter -- Jeanne Anderson 651-848-1221 (Real Time Arrangements)

### Courtroom Technology Training

The U.S. District Court of Minnesota does offer on-going training on the
Courtroom Technology equipment in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Please
check the U.S. District Court's website at
[www.mnd.uscourts.gov](http://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/).

### Courtroom Technology Courtroom Practice

The U.S. District Court invites counsel to call chambers prior to court
proceedings to visit the courtroom they will be practicing in just prior
to the courtroom proceeding. Bring the laptop, documents or any other
evidence you plan to present to the court for prior practice.

### Laptop Note

If you plan to use a laptop in the courtroom you *may* need to bring VGA
cords depending on where you plan to place the laptop. The Evidence Cart
has two VGA inputs and cords are provided for both sides. If you wish to
present from the attorney tables (and it has been approved by the
Judge), bring a 15 pin male/15 pin male VGA cord at least 15 ft. in
length for laptop input into the evidence cart.

**Courtroom Technology Information**

#### Judge Patrick J. Schiltz -- St. Paul

**Please call prior to a courtroom proceeding to be sure the technology
is set up and available in this courtroom.**

### Contact Information

Courtroom Deputy -- Stacey Kulevich 651-848-1906

Chambers Main Line 651-848-1900

Court Reporter -- Deb Beauvais 651-848-1223 (Real Time Arrangements)

### Courtroom Technology Training

The U.S. District Court of Minnesota does offer on-going training on the
Courtroom Technology equipment in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Please
check the U.S. District Court's website at
[www.mnd.uscourts.gov](http://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/).

### Courtroom Technology Courtroom Practice

The U.S. District Court invites counsel to call chambers prior to court
proceedings to visit the courtroom they will be practicing in just prior
to the courtroom proceeding. Bring the laptop, documents or any other
evidence you plan to present to the court for prior practice.

### Laptop Note

If you plan to use a laptop in the courtroom you *may* need to bring VGA
cords depending on where you plan to place the laptop. The Evidence Cart
has two VGA inputs and cords are provided for both sides. If you wish to
present from the attorney tables (and it has been approved by the
Judge), bring a 15 pin male/15 pin male VGA cord at least 15 ft. in
length for laptop input into the evidence cart.

**Courtroom Technology Information**

#### Senior Judge Donald D. Alsop -- St. Paul

**Please call prior to a courtroom proceeding to be sure the technology
is set up and available in this courtroom.**

### Contact Information

Chambers Main Line 651-848-1170

Court Reporter -- Varies Call the Main Line for More Information

### Courtroom Technology Training

The U.S. District Court of Minnesota does offer on-going training on the
Courtroom Technology equipment in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Please
check the U.S. District Court's website at
[www.mnd.uscourts.gov](http://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/).

### Courtroom Technology Courtroom Practice

The U.S. District Court invites counsel to call chambers prior to court
proceedings to visit the courtroom they will be practicing in just prior
to the courtroom proceeding. Bring the laptop, documents or any other
evidence you plan to present to the court for prior practice.

### Laptop Note

If you plan to use a laptop in the courtroom you *may* need to bring VGA
cords depending on where you plan to place the laptop. The Evidence Cart
has two VGA inputs and cords are provided for both sides. If you wish to
present from the attorney tables (and it has been approved by the
Judge), bring a 15 pin male/15 pin male VGA cord at least 15 ft. in
length for laptop input into the evidence cart.

**Courtroom Technology Information**

#### Senior Judge Paul A. Magnuson -- St. Paul

**Please call prior to a courtroom proceeding to be sure the technology
is set up and available in this courtroom.**

### Contact Information

Courtroom Deputy -- Suzanne Ruiz 651-848-1156

Chambers Main Line 651-848-1150

Court Reporter -- Varies Call the Main Line for More Information

### Courtroom Technology Training

The U.S. District Court of Minnesota does offer on-going training on the
Courtroom Technology equipment in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Please
check the U.S. District Court's website at
[www.mnd.uscourts.gov](http://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/).

### Courtroom Technology Courtroom Practice

The U.S. District Court invites counsel to call chambers prior to court
proceedings to visit the courtroom they will be practicing in just prior
to the courtroom proceeding. Bring the laptop, documents or any other
evidence you plan to present to the court for prior practice.

### Laptop Note

If you plan to use a laptop in the courtroom you *may* need to bring VGA
cords depending on where you plan to place the laptop. The Evidence Cart
has two VGA inputs and cords are provided for both sides. If you wish to
present from the attorney tables (and it has been approved by the
Judge), bring a 15 pin male/15 pin male VGA cord at least 15 ft. in
length for laptop input into the evidence cart.

**Courtroom Technology Information**

#### Senior Judge Richard H. Kyle -- St. Paul

**Please call prior to a courtroom proceeding to be sure the technology
is set up and available in this courtroom.**

### Contact Information

Courtroom Deputy -- Deb Siebrecht 651-848-1166

Chambers Main Line 651-848-1160

Court Reporter -- Carla Bebault 651-848-1220 (Real Time Arrangements)

### Courtroom Technology Training

The U.S. District Court of Minnesota does offer on-going training on the
Courtroom Technology equipment in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Please
check the U.S. District Court's website at
[www.mnd.uscourts.gov](http://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/).

### Courtroom Technology Courtroom Practice

The U.S. District Court invites counsel to call chambers prior to court
proceedings to visit the courtroom they will be practicing in just prior
to the courtroom proceeding. Bring the laptop, documents or any other
evidence you plan to present to the court for prior practice.

### Laptop Note

If you plan to use a laptop in the courtroom you *may* need to bring VGA
cords depending on where you plan to place the laptop. The Evidence Cart
has two VGA inputs and cords are provided for both sides. If you wish to
present from the attorney tables (and it has been approved by the
Judge), bring a 15 pin male/15 pin male VGA cord at least 15 ft. in
length for laptop input into the evidence cart.

**Courtroom Technology Information**

#### Magistrate Judge Raymond Erickson -- Courtroom 3

### Magistrate Judge Erickson's courtroom contains the following portable equipment:

-   Evidence Presentation Cart (document camera, 1 laptop input)

-   Video monitors for the Judge, jury and counsel.

-   Lectern

-   The ability to add additional equipment such as a laptop and
    additional monitors to the existing equipment.

This equipment CAN BE moved to Courtroom Number 1 in the event legal
counsel requests the equipment for an upcoming proceeding. The equipment
does require advance notice and approval by the Judge hearing the case
in Duluth.

**Please call well in advance of a courtroom proceeding to be sure the
technology is available and setup in this courtroom.**

### Contact Information

Judicial Assistant -- Vicki Miller 218-529-3520

If for Courtroom 1 Call the Calendar Clerk for the Judge hearing the
case in Duluth.

### Courtroom Technology Training

The U.S. District Court of Minnesota does offer on-going training on the
Courtroom Technology equipment in Duluth. Please check the U.S. District
Court's website at [www.mnd.uscourts.gov](http://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/).

### Courtroom Technology Courtroom Practice

The U.S. District Court invites counsel to call chambers prior to court
proceedings to visit the courtroom they will be practicing in just prior
to the courtroom proceeding. Bring the laptop, documents or any other
evidence you plan to present to the court for prior practice.

### Laptop Note

The Evidence Cart has one VGA input. A splitter can be added to the
system (by the litigants), so that more than one VGA input is available.

**The Duluth Courtroom Technology**

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The Evidence Presentation Cart: Includes the document camera, monitor
and one VGA connection for a laptop.

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The Evidence Presentation Cart: The switchbox available for use when
switching from the use of the document camera/ELMO and the laptop
connection.

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There are monitors for the Judge, evidence presentation cart, both
attorney tables and the one large screen for the jury.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.  Can we bring laptops into the courtroom and integrate it the
    courtroom technology? Yes. You may set up an appointment with the
    I.S. Staff to test the equipment before trial. Call 612-664-5888.

2.  Can we have access to the internet? No, not in the courtrooms.
    Dial-up connections are available in the attorney rooms.

3.  How easy is the operation of the document camera? It is similar to
    using an overhead. The court has an easy to follow manual available
    for use.

4.  Who controls changing the view from the document camera to the
    courtroom monitors? Either the Judge or the Attorney, at the
    discretion of the Judge.

5.  Can we play cassette tapes in the Courtroom? Yes. The Court has a
    cassette tape player available to the parties.

6.  Can we play a VHS tape in the Courtroom? Yes. The Court has a VCR
    available to the parties.

7.  While using the VCR can we pause and view the tape frame by frame?
    NO

8.  How can the court accommodate Jurors who are hearing impaired? We
    have headsets that allow the juror to amplify the sound system.

Additional Training Options

-   Visit the District Court of Minnesota's website:
    [www.mnd.uscourts.gov](http://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/).

-   Before your first court appearance please schedule some time to
    visit the courtroom once again to be sure your equipment works with
    the courts equipment.

-   PowerPoint for Litigants by Deanne C. Siemer, Frank D. Rothschild,
    Edward R. Stein, and Samuel H. Solomon.