page_title: Courtroom
hierarchical_section_title: Courtroom
caption_attribution_description: English: Interior photo of a courtroom in Brockville, Ontario
context_page_description: A courtroom is the enclosed space in which courts of law are held in front of a judge. A number of courtrooms, which may also be known as "courts", may be housed in a courthouse. In recent years, courtrooms have been equipped with audiovisual technology to permit everyone present to clearly hear testimony and see exhibits.
context_section_description: A courtroom is the enclosed space in which courts of law are held in front of a judge. A number of courtrooms, which may also be known as "courts", may be housed in a courthouse. In recent years, courtrooms have been equipped with audiovisual technology to permit everyone present to clearly hear testimony and see exhibits.
caption: Historic courtroom still in use in Brockville, Canada
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