The courtrooms of the future will be dramatically different than the courtrooms of today. Analyze three of these changes and their potential for improvement in the courtroom

Question

Why are they positive changes that will improve the function of the court? Will the defendant's rights be compromised?

Answer 1

Automatic video-recording of the proceedings, using ceiling-mounted cameras with voice-initiated switching.
Recorded and televised evidence displays with optical disk storage. Documentary or real evidence can be presented to the judge and the jury through the use of a video presenter, which also makes a video record of the evidence.
Remote two-way television allows video and audio signals to be sent from the judge's bench to areas throughout the courtroom.
Text-, graphics-, and video-capable jury computers allow the jury members to easily view documents, live or prerecorded video and graphics.
Access to online legal research databases for the judge and for counsel on both sides allows access to databases that contain an extensive selection of state and federal statutes.
Built-in video playback facilities for out-of-court testimony. Video depositions can be played on courtroom monitors to present expert witness testimony or impeach a witness.
Information storage with software search capabilities. Integrated software programs provide text- searching capabilities for courtroom participation.
Concurrent (real-time) court reporter transcription.