Stevens & Wilkinson - Facilities Program

FACILITY PROGRAM
State of Georgia Judicial Building Project
Stevens & Wilkinson / Justice Planning Associates

December 15, 2015
SUPREME COURT AND COURT OF APPEALS BUILDING
Facility Program
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY

Overview ................................................................................................................................................ Page 1
Operational Prerequisites and Design Intent ....................................................................................... Page 7
Program Summary .............................................................................................................................. Page 11
COMPONENT PROGRAMS
Overview ................................................................................................................................................ Page 1
Section 1.0: Supreme Court ............................................................................................... Section 1: Page 1
Section 2.0: Court of Appeals ............................................................................................. Section 2: Page 1
Section 3.0: Supreme Court Clerk ..................................................................................... Section 3: Page 1
Section 4.0: Supreme Court Central Staff ......................................................................... Section 4: Page 1
Section 5.0: Supreme Court Information Technology ....................................................... Section 5: Page 1
Section 6.0: Court of Appeals Clerk ................................................................................... Section 6: Page 1
Section 7.0: Court of Appeals Central Staff ....................................................................... Section 7: Page 1
Section 8.0: Court of Appeals Information Technology .................................................... Section 8: Page 1
Section 9.0: Agency / Shell Space ...................................................................................... Section 9: Page 1
Section 10.0: Supreme Court Conference Center ............................................................ Section 10: Page 1
Section 11.0: Judicial Library ........................................................................................... Section 11: Page 1
Section 12.0: Public Information Office........................................................................... Section 12: Page 1
Section 13.0: Reporter of Decisions ................................................................................. Section 13: Page 1
Section 14.0: Bar Admissions .......................................................................................... Section 14: Page 1
Section 15.0: Court Support Spaces ................................................................................ Section 15: Page 1
Section 16.0: Facility Support Spaces .............................................................................. Section 16: Page 1
Section 17.0: Secure Parking Area................................................................................... Section 17: Page 1

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INDEX OF TABLES

Table 1: Definition of Square Footage Terms and Grossing Factors .................................................. Page 3
Table 2: Space Standards ...................................................................................................................... Page 4
Table 3: Comparison of April and December Programs...................................................................... Page 5
Table 4: Comparison of April and December Program Cost Estimates.............................................. Page 6
Table 5: Program Summary ............................................................................................................... Page 14
Table 6: 2015 Recommended Program .............................................................................................. Page 16
Table 7: Hypothetical Numerical Stacking Plan: Option A ............................................................. Page 17
Table 8: Hypothetical Diagrammatic Stacking Plan: Option A ....................................................... Page 18
Table 9: Hypothetical Numerical Stacking Plan: Option B .............................................................. Page 19
Table 10: Hypothetical Diagrammatic Stacking Plan: Option B ..................................................... Page 20
Table 11: Hypothetical Numerical Stacking Plan: Option C............................................................ Page 21
Table 12: Hypothetical Diagrammatic Stacking Plan: Option C ..................................................... Page 22
Table 13: Project Cost Estimates........................................................................................................ Page 23

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Facility Program
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
This report presents the Facility Program for a new Judicial
Building for the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. A
previous program was completed in April 2015, after which the
project went into a hiatus period. That program has been refined
and updated to include provision for a total of nine Supreme
Court justices and other minor modifications. Following is a
summary of the planning process and recommendations.
Court of Appeals Building be constructed on the site of the

existing Georgia Plaza Park, directly across from the State Capitol.
Planning Process
A detailed facility program was developed for that scenario,

which was published in July 2011. The project then went into a
period of hiatus until November 2014. At that time, the design
team of Stevens & Wilkinson, Robert A.M. Stern Architects, and
Justice Planning Associates was selected to verify the program
and to design the new facility. During the interim period, a new
site was selected for the facility. The new Judicial Building will be
located on the current site of the State Archives Building at the
corner of Capitol Drive SE and Memorial Drive SE.
The program is a product of the planning process that was

conducted from September 2010 through February 2011. This
process included an assessment of long-term space needs through
the year 2040, an evaluation of existing conditions and potential
sites, and development of building options and cost estimates for
a new building. The process involved a Judicial Planning
Workgroup consisting of representatives from the Supreme Court,
Court of Appeals, Administrative Office of the Courts, Law
Department, Georgia State Properties Commission, Georgia State
Financing and Investment Commission, Georgia Building
Authority, and the Consultants. After considering a variety of
options, this diverse planning group concluded that Scenario B
was the best option for implementation. This scenario consisted of
a 174,000-square-foot building, with an additional 16,000 square
feet for 40 secure parking spaces (190,000 total square feet). This
option was estimated to cost approximately $94 million, which
included construction, project, and escalation costs to the year
2014. It was also recommended that the new Supreme Court and
An updated program was published in April 2015. The updated

program called for a building of approximately 188,000 square
feet, plus 16,000 square feet of secure parking, for a total building
size of 204,000 square feet. The new program included a number
of refinements from the previous version.
The program
accommodated staff additions since 2011, and attempted to
provide some additional growth beyond the original 2040
planning horizon. The program also included the Office of Bar
Admissions. Due to the new, more distant site, it was no longer
recommended that a portion of the Administrative Office of the
Courts be included in the Judicial Building.
Rather than
relocating part of the AOC to the new building, an allocation of
18,000 square feet was programmed for either judicial agency
space or shell space. This area would provide up to nine
additional Court of Appeal judicial chamber suites in the future,
for a long-term total of 24 judges. The new program also
provided for some additional space elements, such as a Snack Bar
and Facility Maintenance spaces, partly due to the location of the
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new site and its separation from the Capitol Complex. In

addition, the building grossing factor was increased from 16 to 18
percent due to the ability of the new, larger site to support a less
compact building design than the much more restricted Georgia
Plaza site.
Recommendations
A summary of the updated program is presented in Tables 1

through 4. Table 1 provides a definition of square footage terms
and grossing factors used in the report. Table 2 presents
recommended space standards, and includes a comparison of
existing sizes with standards recommended for the April and
December programs. Table 3 documents a comparison between
the April and December programs. Table 4 presents the estimated
construction and project costs.
This third version of the program results in a recommended

facility of 197,611 square feet, plus 16,000 square feet of secure
parking, for a total building area of 213,611 square feet. At the
request of the State, the number of Supreme Court justice
chambers has been increased from seven to nine. It also makes
other minor modifications with respect to the size of the Supreme
Court courtroom, the number of Central Staff Attorneys, and
changes to other support space requirements.
Cost estimates have been updated from the April program. The
base construction cost has been increased from $418 per foot to
$425 per foot. Costs to demolish the existing State Archives
Building are not included in the estimates, as this cost is part of a
different funding package. Additional public parking beyond
surface lots on the proposed site is also excluded.
It is estimated that the total construction costs for the new
building are approximately $107.4 million. This cost includes
three years of escalation. Other costs, including furniture, fixtures,
and equipment, as well as move management expenses
(approximately $3.9 million), bring total costs to $111.3 million.

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Table 1
DEFINITION OF SQUARE FOOTAGE TERMS AND GROSSING FACTORS
Net Square Feet (NSF)
The unobstructed floor area required to perform a particular function or task. All major components are defined as net spaces
including the public lobby, loading dock, and storage rooms.
Departmental Gross Square Feet (DGSF)

The total floor area for a particular department or component. This includes the net square footage (NSF) for each space plus:
* circulation to connect each space within the department
* thickness of interior walls and partitions
* building support columns located within the departmental area
Corresponds to Assignable or Rentable Square Feet
Mechanical / Electrical Factor (M / E)

A mechanical factor is applied to the total departmental area in order to accommodate major mechanical and electrical systems.
Building Gross Square Feet (BGSF)

The total space required for a building. This includes the departmental gross square footage (DGSF) for each space plus:
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
horizontal circulation including public corridors, restricted corridors, and corridors connecting departments
vertical circulation including elevators, elevator shafts, elevator lobbies, ceremonial stairs, and fire stairs
interior column supports not included in the DGSF
mechanical / electrical / plumbing shafts and pipe chases
public toilets and any unprogrammed staff toilets
janitor closets
the exterior skin of the building

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Table 2
SPACE STANDARDS
EXISTING SIZES
Net Square Feet
APRIL 2015 PROGRAM

Net Square Feet
DECEMBER 2015 PROGRAM

Net Square Feet
2,000
2,000
400
500
600
--
3,500
2,500
450
800
800
300
3,600
2,400
500
900
900
300
323 - 538
228 - 399
230 - 390
180 - 235
100 - 180
100 - 180
90 - 140
400
350
280
240
180
150
120
400
350
280
240
180
150
120
36 - 64
36 - 64
24 - 42
64
48
36
64
48
36
1,400
570
630
Shared with Supreme Court
2,100
800
600
400
2,400
800
600
400
Element
COURTROOM / SUPPORT SPACES
Supreme Court Courtroom
Court of Appeals Courtroom
Supreme Court Robing Room
Chief Justice Conference Room
Court of Appeals Robing / Conference Room
Court of Appeal Conference Rooms (3)
OFFICE SPACES
Supreme Court Justice
Court of Appeals Judge
Court Administrator / Clerk of Court
Deputy Director / Department Head
Staff Director / Senior Manager
Manager / Attorney
Supervisor / Professional
WORKSTATIONS
Special / Technical
Typical Clerical
Intern / Field Staff
LARGE CONFERENCE / TRAINING ROOMS

Judicial Conference / Multi-Purpose Room
Computer Training Room
Lawyer's Lounge - Supreme Court
Lawyer's Lounge - Court of Appeals

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Table 3
COMPARISON OF APRIL AND DECEMBER PROGRAMS
Section
Component
STAFF
2014
2040
APRIL 2015 PROGRAM

SPACE
NSF
Factor
DGSF

SPACE
STAFF
2014
2040
NSF
Factor
DGSF
SPACE
CHANGE
Sq. Feet
1.0
Supreme Court
28
35
19,750
29%
25,501
28
45
23,230
29%
30,015
4,514
2.0
Court of Appeals
60
75
30,710
27%
39,117
60
75
30,710
27%
39,117
3.0
Supreme Court Clerk
11
17
5,060
33%
6,751
11
17
5,060
33%
6,751
4.0
Supreme Court Central Staff
2,088
35%
2,819
10
2,238
35%
3,021
203
5.0
Supreme Court IT
1,774
32%
2,335
1,774
32%
2,335
6.0
Court of Appeals Clerk
14
25
9,294
34%
12,427
14
25
9,294
34%
12,427
7.0
Court of Appeals Central Staff
15
2,910
35%
3,929
18
3,360
35%
4,536
608
8.0
Court of Appeals IT
3,138
35%
4,236
3,138
35%
4,236
9.0
Build-out / Shell Space
45
13,846
30%
18,000
45
13,846
30%
18,000
10.0
Conference Center
4,320
15%
4,968
4,620
15%
5,313
345
11.0
Judicial Library
1,682
20%
2,018
1,682
20%
2,018
12.0
Public Information Office
948
35%
1,280
948
35%
1,280
13.0
Reporter of Decisions
2,380
35%
3,213
2,380
35%
3,213
14.0
Bar Admissions
9.5
15
4,842
35%
6,537
9.5
15
4,842
35%
6,537
15.0
Court Support Spaces
2,040
15%
2,346
1,640
15%
1,886
-460
16.0
Facility Support Spaces
10,580
11%
11,793
10,580
11%
11,793
SUBTOTAL
149
261
115,362
28%
147,269
149
275
119,342
28%
152,478
5,209
8%
11,782
8%
12,198
417
164,676
5,626
32,935
4,306
197,611
9,932
16,000
213,611
9,932
Mechanical / Electrical Factor

SUBTOTAL - DGSF AND M/E
159,050
Building Grossing Factor
18%
TOTAL - BGSF
17.0
SECURE PARKING AREA
28,629
20%
187,679
40 Spaces
TOTAL - BUILDING + PARKING
8,000
100%
16,000
203,679
40 Spaces
8,000
100%
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Table 4
COMPARISON OF APRIL AND DECEMBER PROGRAM COST ESTIMATES
APRIL 2015 PROGRAM
Component
Calculations
Costs
COST CHANGE
Calculations
Dollars
$5,645,496
7%
$6,210,046
7%
$216,097
7%
$6,426,143
7%
$7,004,496
7%
$604,004
18%
$7,608,500
7%
Costs
A. CONSTRUCTION COST
1.
2.
3.
4.
B.
Building Construction
Secure Parking
Site Development & Utilities
SUBTOTAL
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
x
x
x
187,679
$418.00
40
$20,000
$79,249,972
2%
Per Sq. Foot
$430.71
$78,449,972
$800,000
$1,584,999
x
x
x
$80,834,971
197,611
$425.00
40
$20,000
$84,784,772
2%
Per Sq. Foot
$437.63
$83,984,772
$800,000
$1,695,695
$86,480,468
OTHER CONSTRUCTION COST

1.
2.
Other Construction Cost

Special Inspections / Materials Testing
Commissioning / PEACH Requirements
Design / Construction Contingency
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST
(A + B)
x
x
x
$80,834,971
2%
2%
6%
Per Sq. Foot
$473.78
$1,616,699
$1,616,699
$4,850,098
x
x
x
$88,918,469
$86,480,468
2%
2%
6%
Per Sq. Foot
$481.39
$1,729,609
$1,729,609
$5,188,828
$95,128,514
C. ADDITIONAL PROJECT COSTS

1.
2.
3.
Construction Management Fees

Security / Technology Allowance
SUBTOTAL
ADDITIONAL PROJECT COSTS
x
x
D. TOTAL BOND COST

1.
Bond Cost (B+C): 2016 dollars
2.
Future Escalation
3.0% per year (3 Years)
3.
E.
Escalated Bond Cost: 2019 Dollars
OTHER COSTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
F.
Move Management / Moving Fees

Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment
Future Escalation
3.0% per year (3 Years)
x
x
x
Escalated Other Costs: 2019 Dollars
TOTAL COST - 2019

1.
Project Cost (D+E): 2019 dollars
$88,918,469
3%
187,679
$3.00
Per Sq. Foot
$17.21
Per Sq. Foot
Total
$95,128,514
3%
197,611
$3.00
Per Sq. Foot
$17.44
Per Sq. Foot
$490.99
$92,149,061
$498.83
$98,575,204
$92,149,061
9.0%
$8,293,415
$98,575,204
9.0%
$8,871,768
$535.18
$100,442,476
$543.73
$107,446,972
Per Sq. Foot

187,679
$3.00
187,679
$13.00
$3,002,870
9.0%
Total
Per Sq. Foot

197,611
$3.00
197,611
$15.00
$3,557,002
9.0%
Total
$2,667,554
$563,038
x
x
$3,230,592
$563,038
$2,439,832
$270,258
x
x
x
$2,853,855
$592,834
$3,446,689
Total
$592,834
$2,964,168
$320,130
$17.44
$3,273,128
$19.62
$3,877,132
187,679
Total
197,611
Total
$552.62
$103,715,604
$563.35
$111,324,104
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OPERATIONAL PREREQUISITES AND DESIGN INTENT

This section provides an overview of operational prerequisites
and some of the design intent for the new Judicial Building. It
addresses issues such as Organization, Design Intent, and
Functionality. The section which follows will provide the more
detailed, quantifiable information regarding the facility program
for the new Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Building. It
includes information related to space standards, component
square footages, potential stacking plans, and cost estimates.
Organization
The Chief Justice is the head of the Judicial Branch for the State of
Georgia, which has co-equal status with the Executive and
Legislative Branches of government. The Supreme Court is the
highest court in the State. It consists of seven justices who sit en
banc to hear cases. The Court of Appeals is primarily an
intermediate appellate court, currently consisting of twelve judges
who sit in three-judge panels.
The Courts are supported directly by various components
including Clerks, Central Staff, and Information Technology. In
addition, the Reporter of Decisions publishes all court opinions.
The Office of Bar Admissions is the administrative arm of the
Supreme Court of Georgia, and is responsible for the admission of
attorneys to the practice of law in the state.
Externally, the new Judicial Building should convey the
appropriate image and permanence of Georgias highest court and
its place as the symbolic home of the third branch of government.

Internally, it should reflect the organizational hierarchy of the
Courts, with the Supreme Court located on the top floor, followed
by the Court of Appeals on the next highest floors, with office
type functions occupying the main entry and lower floors.
Design Intent
The new Judicial Building should reflect the status of the third
branch of Georgia government. It should be both prominent and
iconic. One of the deficiencies of the existing Judicial Building is
that it is similar to many other state office buildings. As a
Courthouse, the building should include symbols which represent
historical precedent and societal order. The architecture should be
somewhat classical in nature, and complement the Georgia State
Capitol Building. Materials should be of high quality, substantial,
and long lasting. This building is envisioned to be the home of the
Supreme Court and Court of Appeals for the next century. The
building has been programmed with internal expansion
capability. It includes some components that could ultimately be
displaced in order to create additional judicial chambers and other
necessary court space.
Functionality
The detailed facility program which follows attempts to address
current and future operational requirements of the Supreme
Court, Court of Appeals, and court agencies. National court
planning standards have been used as the basis for defining
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courtrooms, judicial chambers, and other support areas.

Following are some key elements to be considered in the design of
the new Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Building.
Access
The building should be accessible and meet the requirements of
the Americans with Disabilities Act. The new building should
have a formal plaza leading to the main entrance. All visitors and
staff, with the exception of those assigned secure parking spaces,
would enter through the front entrance.
Once through the vestibule entry, visitors should enter a large
civic lobby. This space has been programmed at 4,000 square feet,
and is envisioned as a two-story space. It should immediately
convey a sense of arrival at an important place. Staff and visitors
would pass through the security checkpoint, which is operated by
the State Patrol. Once screened, they would enter an internal
lobby that provides access to the elevator core, public toilets, and
first floor office functions. It is believed that this building will
likely require three public elevators and two private elevators.
Alternatively, the security checkpoint may be located directly
adjacent to the entry vestibule, with the civic lobby serving as
more of an internal space and central hub to functions.
Lobby areas of 1,800 square feet have been programmed for each
of the four upper floors to provide proper orientation, to convey a
sense of procession to important spaces such as the courtrooms,
and to be used functionally for receptions and waiting.
Stacking
Suggested stacking plans are shown in Tables 7 through 12 of the
following section. Although other options are possible, these
plans address most of the symbolic and functional requirements in
terms of placement of components. Organizationally, the building
should stack with the Supreme Court located highest in the
building, then the Court of Appeals, then office and public
transaction functions on the lower floors.
In the stacking plans, the building has been organized from the
top floors down, and then from the first floor up.
The
programmed area of approximately 198,000 square feet is divided
over five or six main floors, depending upon the stacking plan,
plus a partial lower level which would also include the secure
parking area. The top floor(s) would be the home of the Supreme
Court. It would include the Supreme Court courtroom, the
Courts robing/conference room, and chambers for nine justices.
The Court of Appeals (COA) would be housed on the next highest
floors.
These floors would contain the COA courtroom,
robing/conference room, and judge chambers for the 15 current
judges, plus growth space for future judicial chambers. The
Supreme Court Conference Center, which is identically sized to
the COA Courtroom, would likely be located on the floor below
the COA Courtroom.
The first two floors would be office floors for the Clerks and other
court components. It is envisioned that the second floor would
have an atrium space above the main public lobby, therefore the
usable area is slightly smaller on the second floor. Secure parking
for 40 spaces and service areas would occupy the lower level. It is
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assumed that the loading dock and entry to the secure parking
garage would occur off Frasier Street to take advantage of the site
slope in that direction.
Floor-to-Floor Heights
Security
As a court facility, the new Judicial Building should include some
secure architectural and technological features.
The actual
features incorporated will be determined as part of the design
process. Some of these features may include:
As a preliminary guideline, it is suggested that the first two office

floors have floor-to-floor heights of 16 feet each. The three upper
floors might have floor-to-floor heights of 18 to 22 feet each in
order to provide adequate height for the courtrooms and Supreme
Court Conference Center. The Conference Center is programmed
at 2,400 square feet, and might have a ceiling height of 12 to 14
feet. The Court of Appeals Courtroom is programmed at 2,400
square feet, and might have a ceiling height of 16 to 18 feet. The
Supreme Court Courtroom is programmed at 3,600 square feet,
and might have a ceiling height of 20 to 24 feet. Additional height
might be achieved by extending the height of the room through
the roof line.
Each of these spaces also has a 1,800 square foot lobby associated
with it. The lobby provides a formal processional from the
elevators into the courtrooms and conference room. These lobbies
can also be used for receptions and spillover waiting for high
volume functions. Lobby heights might be approximately 12 feet,
with additional coffering as desired.
Security checkpoint consisting of up to two walk-through

magnetometers and two package scanners, along with
egress lanes
Secure, gated parking area for judicial officers and selected
staff under the building and/or plaza
Separate elevators for public and judicial officers
Security glazing for windows
Proximity card readers and electronic locks for doors
Duress alarms in the courtrooms, chambers, and reception
areas
Bullet-resistant material behind judicial benches
Cameras at strategic locations
The home of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals should

have separate circulation zones for public and staff, much like
what is found in a typical trial court facility. However, unlike in a
trial court facility, a third circulation zone for detainees is not
required. The public zone would permit visitor access to the
public areas of the building, including lobbies, public elevators,
public restrooms, courtrooms, lawyers lounges, and agency
reception areas. Access to the restricted zone for chambers and
certain office spaces would be controlled by means of key-carded
doors. On the judicial chamber floors, visitors would use an

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intercom/phone system with video that connects to each chamber.

If access is permitted, court personnel could either unlock the
door remotely, thereby allowing visitors to enter the private zone,
or could personally escort visitors through the space.
Mechanical Zoning
The building should have proper mechanical zoning to maximize
comfort and energy efficiency.
Large spaces such as the
courtrooms, conference center, robing rooms, and training rooms
should have independent controls. Care should be taken to
ensure that noise from mechanical rooms cannot be overheard in
courtrooms and chamber spaces.

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PROGRAM SUMMARY
This section summarizes the facility program. Included within
this section are the following tables:
Table 5 Program Summary

Table 6 2015 Recommended Program
Table 7 Stacking Plan: Option A
Table 8 Option A Stacking Diagram
Table 9 Stacking Plan: Option B
Table 10 Option B Stacking Diagram
Table 11 Stacking Plan: Option C
Table 12 Option C Stacking Diagram
Table 13 Project Cost Estimates
Following is a brief description of some of the more relevant

elements.
Square Footage Terminology
Definitions of the terms were presented in Table 1 of the Overview
section. In summary, net square feet (NSF) represents the
unobstructed and usable area of a space. All space standards are
based on net square feet. Departmental gross square feet (DGSF)
represents the total floor area for a department or component, and
includes the thickness of interior walls and partitions, as well as
the hallways or circulation required to connect all spaces. DGSF
corresponds to assignable square feet. A mechanical/electrical
factor of 8 percent has been applied to the total departmental areas
to account for those types of spaces. As seen in Table 6, the 2015
Recommended Program, this results in an allocation of 12,000

square feet. Building gross square feet (BGSF) represents the total
space required for a building. It includes all departmental and
major mechanical/electrical space, plus area for major public
hallways, restricted corridors, elevators, fire stairs, mechanical
shafts, pipe chases, public toilets, and the exterior skin of the
building. The main public lobby and the lobby spaces on each
floor, which are sometimes considered part of the building gross,
have already been programmed as net areas. For this project, a
factor of 20 percent has been added to the departmental and
mechanical areas to account for the associated building elements.
Based on the occupancy scenario, this results in approximately
33,000 square feet.
Program Summary and Occupancy Scenario
Tables 5 and 6 summarize the component programs and define
the building occupants. The total occupiable area for the new
building is approximately 198,000 square feet. In addition, 40
secure parking spaces are programmed for use by current and
future judicial officers and selected staff. The below grade
(garage) area is programmed at 16,000 square feet, for a total
building area of approximately 214,000 square feet. Staffing levels
for the new building are projected to increase over time from
approximately 149 in 2014 to 275 in 2040. Public volumes for the
two appellate courts are relatively modest, particularly in
comparison to a trial court facility. Tour groups consisting of
students and people from other organizations make up a large
portion of daily visitors, along with the normal attorney and
litigant activity. Volumes also fluctuate depending on whether or
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not oral arguments are being heard, but an average might be

about 100 visitors per day.
Stacking Plans
This section on stacking represents a considerable amount of
research and analysis into the optimum operation of the new
Judicial Building. It is not intended as a literal concept, with all
square footages precisely corresponding to those in a finished
schematic design. But the theory of operation, stacking strategy,
and general square footages used should be considered consistent
with best practice, and should greatly facilitate the design process.
Three hypothetical stacking plans have been developed. These
plans are presented in Tables 7 through 12. The first table in each
grouping shows a numerical stacking plan, while the second table
shows a hypothetical diagrammatic stacking plan. Although not
to scale, the intent is to provide a general impression of the shape
of the building.
Option A (Tables 7 and 8) presents a symmetrical building with
five above grade floors of approximately 38,000 gross square feet
each. This building stacks with the Supreme Court on the
uppermost, fifth floor; the Court of Appeals on the third and
fourth floor; a research-oriented second floor containing the
judicial library, Central Staff attorneys, and Reporter of Decisions;
and a more public first floor consisting of the main lobby and both
Clerk of Court offices. The lower level would have about 11,000
square feet in occupiable area for the loading dock and other
service spaces, plus 16,000 square feet of secure judicial parking

for a total of approximately 27,000 square feet.
Option B (Tables 9 and 10) presents a more pyramidal concept. It
is six floors in height, with the Supreme Court Courtroom
occupying the top floor. The remainder of the building stacks in a
similar fashion as Option A, with the Supreme Court chambers at
the top, followed by Court of Appeal spaces in the center, and
office spaces on the first two floors. This option has a larger base
than Option A, at about 42,000 gross square feet. It then shrinks to
approximately 29,000 square feet for three floors, with a capstone
floor of 12,000 square feet.
Option C (Tables 11 and 12) is similar in concept to Option B,
except the upper floorplates are more balanced in size. The top
floor consists of the Supreme Court Courtroom, Chief Justice
Chamber, Chief Justice Conference Room, and Presiding Justice
Chamber.
These components are estimated to require
approximately 19,000 gross square feet. The floorplates of the
three floors below are estimated at approximately 27,000 gross
square feet. The lower two floors are again estimated at 42,000
gross square feet.
In all stacking plans, it is assumed that the main public lobby
would be a two-story space. Therefore, the floorplate of the
second floor is estimated to be approximately 4,000 square feet
less than the first floor, as this is the programmed size of the lobby
space. It is further assumed that the two courtrooms would be
central, inboard spaces, with chambers surrounding them on three
sides or dispersed into two wings. Similarly, the Supreme Court
Conference Center would be a central, inboard space.
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Facility Program
OVERVIEW
Cost Estimates
Preliminary cost estimates are shown in Table 13. The cost
estimates assume that all space is ultimately finished, including
the 18,000 square feet programmed as Build-Out / Shell Space.
A base construction cost of $425 per foot has been used, along
with a cost of $20,000 per secure parking space. Additional staff
and public parking is assumed to be on-grade, or would be
developed as structured parking through a separate project.
Total construction costs are estimated at approximately $98.5
million ($498 per foot). This includes site development and
construction contingencies, but does not include demolition of the
State Archives Building or additional structured parking for the
public or staff. Three years of escalation at three percent per year
have been included, which brings the total construction cost to
$107.4 million ($543 per foot).
Other costs for Move Management fees and expenses, and for
furniture, fixtures, and equipment, have been estimated at $3.9
million. Total project costs in 2019 dollars are estimated at $111.3
million ($563 per foot). If the 18,000 square feet of future COA
judicial chambers is shelled initially, this could result in a savings
of approximately $3.5 million.

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Table 5
PROGRAM SUMMARY
STAFF
Component
Section
2014
2040
NSF
SPACE
Factor
DGSF
1.0
SUPREME COURT (9 Chambers)
28
45
23,230
29%
30,015
1.1
1.2
1.3
Courtroom and Support Space

Chamber Areas (9 Total)
Chamber Support Spaces
0
28
0
0
45
0
6,900
14,490
1,840
30%
30%
20%
8,970
18,837
2,208
60
75
30,710
27%
39,117
0
60
0
0
75
0
5,900
22,650
2,160
20%
30%
20%
7,080
29,445
2,592
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
COURT OF APPEALS (15 Chambers)

Chamber Areas (15 Total)
3.0
SUPREME COURT CLERK
11
17
5,060
33%
6,751
3.1
3.2
Office Space
Stock / Surplus Room
11
0
17
0
4,660
400
35%
15%
6,291
460
4.0
SUPREME COURT CENTRAL STAFF
10
2,238
35%
3,021
5.0
SUPREME COURT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1,774
32%
2,335
5.1
5.2
Office Space
Data Center / Server Room
3
0
6
0
1,474
300
35%
15%
1,990
345
6.0
COURT OF APPEALS CLERK
14
25
9,294
34%
12,427
11
3
0
20
5
0
6,750
1,944
600
35%
35%
15%
9,113
2,624
690
6.1
6.2
6.3
Clerk Division
Fiscal Division
7.0
COURT OF APPEALS CENTRAL STAFF
18
3,360
35%
4,536
8.0
COURT OF APPEALS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
3,138
35%
4,236
4
0
7
0
2,098
1,040
35%
35%
2,832
1,404
8.1
8.2
Office Space
Support Space

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Table 5 (continued)
PROGRAM SUMMARY
STAFF
Component
Section
2014
2040
NSF
SPACE
Factor
DGSF
9.0
BUILD-OUT / SHELL SPACE (9 Future COA Chambers)
45
13,846
30%
18,000
10.0
SUPREME COURT CONFERENCE CENTER
4,620
15%
5,313
11.0
JUDICIAL LIBRARY
1,682
20%
2,018
12.0
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
948
35%
1,280
13.0
REPORTER OF DECISIONS
2,380
35%
3,213
14.0
BAR ADMISSIONS
9.5
15
4,842
35%
6,537
15.0
COURT SUPPORT SPACES
1,640
15%
1,886
0
540
300
800
15%
15%
15%
15%
0
621
345
920
10,580
11%
11,793
5,690
1,800
1,200
1,890
10%
10%
15%
15%
6,259
1,980
1,380
2,174
15.1
15.2
15.3
15.4
16.0
16.1
16.2
16.3
16.4
16.5
Attorney General
Workrooms - Media Room / State Patrol Office
Snack Bar
IT Training Room
FACILITY SUPPORT SPACES
Entry and Main Lobby
Working Lobby
Support Spaces - Staff Breakrooms / Toilets
Main Service Area
Distributed Service Areas
TOTAL
17.0
(Janitor/Recycling Closets - Sq. Footage from Building Gross)
149
SECURE PARKING AREA
275
119,342
28%
152,478
40 Spaces
8,000
100%
16,000

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Table 6
2015 RECOMMENDED PROGRAM
STAFF
Component
Section
2014
2040
NSF
SPACE
Factor
DGSF
1.0
SUPREME COURT (9 Chambers)
28
45
23,230
29%
30,015
2.0
COURT OF APPEALS (15 Chambers)
60
75
30,710
27%
39,117
3.0
SUPREME COURT CLERK
11
17
5,060
33%
6,751
4.0
10
2,238
35%
3,021
5.0
1,774
32%
2,335
6.0
14
25
9,294
34%
12,427
7.0
18
3,360
35%
4,536
8.0
3,138
35%
4,236
9.0
BUILD-OUT / SHELL SPACE (9 Future COA Chambers)
45
13,846
30%
18,000
10.0
4,620
15%
5,313
11.0
JUDICIAL LIBRARY
1,682
20%
2,018
12.0
948
35%
1,280
13.0
2,380
35%
3,213
14.0
BAR ADMISSIONS
9.5
15
4,842
35%
6,537
15.0
1,640
15%
1,886
16.0
10,580
11%
11,793
149
275
119,342
28%
152,478
8%
12,198
SUBTOTAL
Mechanical / Electrical Factor
SUBTOTAL - DGSF AND MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL
164,676
Building Grossing Factor
20%
TOTAL - BUILDING GROSS SQUARE FEET

17.0
32,935
197,611
SECURE PARKING AREA
40 Spaces
TOTAL - BUILDING + SECURE PARKING
8,000
100%
16,000
213,611

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Table 7
HYPOTHETICAL NUMERICAL STACKING PLAN - OPTION A
Floor
Department
Unit
Unit DGSF
FIFTH
1.1 - Supreme Court Courtroom
1.2 - Supreme Court Chambers
1.3 - Supreme Court
Courtroom & Support

Chambers (9)
Staff Space
8,970
18,837
2,208
2.1 - Court of Appeals Courtroom

2.2 - Court of Appeals Chambers
2.3 - Court of Appeals
Courtroom & Support

Chambers (11)
Staff Space (60%)
7,080
21,593
1,555

9.0 - Shell / Build-out Space
10.0 - Supreme Court Conference Center
15.3 - Court Support
Chambers (4)
Staff Space (40%)
Future Chambers (8)
Includes Lobby
Snack Bar
7,852
1,037
16,000
5,313
345
Upper Level Atrium

4.0 - Supreme Court Central Staff
7.0 - Court of Appeals Central Staff
8.1 - Court of Appeals IT
11.0 - Judicial Library
13.0 - Reporter of Decisions
14.0 - Bar Admissions
16.2 - Facility Support
(4,000 NSF 1st Floor Lobby)
Symmetrical 38,000 GSF Floors;

Conference Center on Third Floor
Floor DGSF
M&E
BGSF
TOTAL
30,015
1,220
6,587
37,822
10%
20%
1,220
6,587
10%
20%
1,220
6,587
10%
20%
1,220
5,270
10%
16%
30,228
FOURTH
30,547
THIRD
27,748
SECOND
Office Space
Future Chambers (1)
IT Training Room
Working Lobby
Staff Breakroom / Toilets
3,021
4,536
2,832
2,000
2,018
3,213
6,537
920
1,980
690
31,767
FIRST
3.0 - Supreme Court Clerk
5.1 - Supreme Court IT
6.1/6.2 - Court of Appeals Clerk
6.3 - Court of Appeals Clerk
12.0 - Public Information Office
Office Space
Office Space
Clerk & Fiscal
Data Center / Support Space
Media Room / State Patrol
Entry & Main Lobby
6,291
460
1,990
345
11,737
690
1,404
1,280
621
6,259
690
Main Service Area
2,174
2,174
LOWER LEVEL
1,220
5,270
10%
16%
6,099
2,635
50%
8%
17.0 - Secure Parking (Potentially on a Level Below Lowest Building Floor)
TOTAL
38,035
38,354
34,237
+
4,019
38,256
38,256
10,907
16,000
152,478
Lower Level Total:
26,907
12,198
32,935
197,611
100%
100%
Note: Actual M/E and BGSF distribution will be determined based on design concept, and may conceivably include some rooftop allocation.
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Table 8
HYPOTHETICAL DIAGRAMMATIC STACKING PLAN - OPTION A
FIFTH FLOOR
Supreme Court Courtroom / 9 Justice Chambers
38,000 BGSF
FOURTH FLOOR
Court of Appeals Courtroom / 11 Judge Chambers
38,000 BGSF
THIRD FLOOR
Supreme Court Conference Center / 4 Judge Chambers / 8 Future Judge Chambers
38,000 BGSF
SECOND FLOOR
Bar Admissions / Supreme Court Central Staff / COA Central Staff / Judicial Library /
Reporter of Decisions / COA IT / 1 Future Judge Chamber
34,000 BGSF
+ Atrium
FIRST FLOOR
Main Lobby / Supreme Court Clerk / Court of Appeals Clerk /

Supreme Court IT / Public Information Office
38,000 BGSF
LOWER LEVEL
Service Area
Secure Parking
11,000 BGSF +
16,000 SF Parking
27,000 BGSF

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Table 9
HYPOTHETICAL NUMERICAL STACKING PLAN - OPTION B
Floor
SIXTH
Department
Unit
Courtroom & Support
Unit DGSF
Pyramidal Floorplates;
Supreme Courtroom on Top Floor
Floor DGSF
8,970
M&E
610
5%
8%
21,045
1,098
5,928
9%
18%
1,098
5,928
9%
18%
1,098
5,928
9%
18%
1,098
4,940
9%
15%
8,970
FIFTH
1.3 - Supreme Court
Chambers (9)
Staff Space
18,837
2,208

Chambers (8)
Staff Space (40%)
Future Chambers (3)
15,704
1,037
6,000

Courtroom & Support

Chambers (7)
Staff Space (60%)
7,080
13,741
1,555
Upper Level Atrium

(4,000 NSF Public Lobby)
FOURTH
22,741
THIRD
22,376
SECOND
33,117
Future Chambers (6)

Includes Lobby
Snack Bar
Working Lobby
3,021
4,536
12,000
5,313
2,018
3,213
345
1,980
690
FIRST
36,247
Office Space
Clerk & Fiscal
Office Space

Entry & Main Lobby
6,291
11,737
2,832
1,280
6,537
621
6,259
690
LOWER LEVEL
7,982
Office Space
IT Training Room
Main Service Area
TOTAL
BGSF
2,635
460
1,990
345
690
1,404
920
2,174
1,098
4,940
9%
15%
6,099
2,635
50%
8%
TOTAL
12,215
28,071
29,767
29,402
39,155
+
3,130
42,285
42,285
16,716
16,000
152,478
Lower Level Total:
32,716
12,198
32,935
197,611
100%
100%
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Table 10
HYPOTHETICAL DIAGRAMMATIC STACKING PLAN - OPTION B
SIXTH FLOOR
12,000 BGSF
FIFTH FLOOR
9 Justice Chambers
29,000 BGSF
FOURTH FLOOR
8 Judge Chambers / 3 Future Judge Chambers
29,000 BGSF
THIRD FLOOR
29,000 BGSF
SECOND FLOOR
Supreme Court Conference Center / Supreme Court Central Staff / COA Central Staff /
Judicial Library / Reporter of Decisions / 6 Future Judge Chambers
39,000 BGSF
+ Atrium
FIRST FLOOR

Bar Admissions / Public Information Office
42,000 BGSF
LOWER LEVEL
Secure Parking
Supreme Court IT / COA IT / Service Area
17,000 BGSF +
16,000 SF Parking
33,000 BGSF

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Table 11
HYPOTHETICAL NUMERICAL STACKING PLAN - OPTION C
Floor
SIXTH
Department
Unit
Unit DGSF

1.3 - Supreme Court
Courtroom & Support

Chief and Presiding Chambers (2)
Staff Space (50%)
8,970
4,186
1,104

1.3 - Supreme Court
Chambers (7)
Staff Space (50%)
14,651
1,104
2,018
3,213

Chambers (9)
Staff Space (40%)
Future Chambers (1)
17,667
1,037
2,000

Courtroom & Support

Chambers (6)
Staff Space (60%)
7,080
11,778
1,555
Upper Level Atrium

(4,000 NSF Public Lobby)
FIFTH
Pyramidal Floorplates; Supreme

Courtroom & Chambers on Top Floor
Floor DGSF
14,260
20,986
FOURTH
20,704
THIRD
20,413
SECOND
31,885
Future Chambers (8)

Includes Lobby
Snack Bar
Working Lobby
36,247
Office Space
Clerk & Fiscal
Office Space

Entry & Main Lobby
6,291
11,737
2,832
1,280
6,537
621
6,259
690
LOWER LEVEL
7,982
Office Space
IT Training Room
Main Service Area
TOTAL
BGSF
3,952
5%
12%
1,098
5,599
9%
17%
1,098
5,599
9%
17%
1,098
5,599
9%
17%
1,098
4,940
9%
15%
1,098
4,940
9%
15%
6,099
2,305
50%
7%
3,021
4,536
16,000
5,313
345
1,980
690
FIRST
M&E
610
460
1,990
345
690
1,404
920
2,174
TOTAL
18,822
27,683
27,401
27,110
37,923
+
4,361
42,285
42,285
16,387
16,000
152,478
Lower Level Total:
32,387
12,198
32,935
197,611
100%
100%
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Table 12
HYPOTHETICAL DIAGRAMMATIC STACKING PLAN - OPTION C
SIXTH FLOOR
Supreme Court Courtroom / 2 Justice Chambers
19,000 BGSF
FIFTH FLOOR
7 Justice Chambers / Judicial Library / Reporter of Decisions
27,000 BGSF
FOURTH FLOOR
9 Judge Chambers / 1 Future Judge Chamber
27,000 BGSF
THIRD FLOOR
27,000 BGSF
SECOND FLOOR
Supreme Court Conference Center / Supreme Court Central Staff / COA Central Staff /
8 Future Judge Chambers
38,000 BGSF
+ Atrium
FIRST FLOOR

Bar Admissions / Public Information Office
42,000 BGSF
LOWER LEVEL
Secure Parking
Supreme Court IT / COA IT / Service Area
16,000 BGSF +
16,000 SF Parking
32,000 BGSF

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Table 13
PROJECT COST ESTIMATES
Component
A.
1.
2.
3.
Building Construction (as of 2016)
2.
2% of Construction & Parking
SUBTOTAL
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Other Construction Cost
Special Inspections / Materials Testing
Commissioning / PEACH Requirements
Design / Construction Contingency
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST
(A + B)
x
x
x
Construction Management Fees

3% of Building Construction
$3.00 of Total BGSF
Security / Technology Allowance

SUBTOTAL
3.
TOTAL BOND COST

1.
Project Cost (B+C): 2016 dollars
2.
Future Escalation
3.
$83,984,772
$800,000
$1,695,695
$86,480,468
$86,480,468
2%
2%
6%
Per Sq. Foot
$481.39
$1,729,609
$1,729,609
$5,188,828
$95,128,514
Assumes 3% per year for 3 years to 2019
Escalated Bond Cost: 2019 Dollars
$95,128,514
3%
197,611
$3.00
Per Sq. Foot
$17.44
Per Sq. Foot
$2,853,855
$592,834
$3,446,689
Total
$498.83
$98,575,204
$98,575,204
9.0%
$8,871,768
$543.73
$107,446,972
OTHER COSTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
F.
$20,000 per Space
197,611
$425.00
40
$20,000
$84,784,772
2%
Per Sq. Foot
$437.63

1.
E.
Site Development & Utilities
2.
D.
Costs
OTHER CONSTRUCTION COST

1.
C.
$425.00 per Square Foot

Secure Parking
4.
B.
Calculations
CONSTRUCTION COST
Move Management / Moving Fees

$3.00 of Total BGSF
$15.00 of Total BGSF
Assumes 3% per year for 3 years to 2019
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment

Future Escalation
Escalated Other Costs: 2019 Dollars
TOTAL COST - 2019

1.
Project Cost (D+E): 2019 dollars
197,611
$3.00
197,611
$15.00
$3,557,002
9.0%
$2,964,168
$19.62
$3,877,132
Per Sq. Foot
Total
$563.35
$111,324,104
$592,834
$320,130
Note: Costs shown exclude demolition of the State Archives Building and any additional public or staff parking beyond surface lots on the proposed site.
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COMPONENT PROGRAMS
Facility Program
COMPONENT PROGRAMS
COMPONENT PROGRAMS
This section presents the facility programs for all components
planned for the new Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
Building.
Patrol and Media/Press rooms. Facility support spaces are areas

which support the facility. Examples of these spaces include the
main lobby, security checkpoint, service areas, and some staff
breakrooms and toilets.
Section Organization
Program Organization
Each section begins with a FLYSHEET which summarizes the
units being programmed, the number of existing and projected
staff, and space totals, both in terms of net square feet (NSF) and
departmental gross square feet (DGSF).
The program is organized into the following 17 sections:

1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
11.0
12.0
13.0
14.0
15.0
16.0
17.0
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court Clerk
Supreme Court Central Staff
Supreme Court Information Technology
Court of Appeals Central Staff
Court of Appeals Information Technology
Build-Out / Shell Space
Supreme Court Conference Center
Judicial Library
Public Information Office
Reporter of Decisions
Bar Admissions
Court Support Spaces
Facility Support Spaces
Secure Parking Area
The flysheet is followed by a COMPONENT DESCRIPTION.

The component description provides a brief description of the
component; its current location within the existing Judicial
Complex; its recommended location in the new building; an
overview of staffing history and projections; a description of the
programmed space and preferred adjacencies; and identification
of any special architectural, engineering, or operational issues.
Sections that involve a court agency include a STAFF
DESCRIPTION page which identifies all personnel within the
component. Personnel are listed by job title, with the number of
current and projected staff for each position. The recommended
office or workstation size is also shown for each position.
Court support spaces are areas which support the operations of

the court. Examples of these spaces are workrooms for the State
All sections have a SPACE DESCRIPTION page or pages. The

space description lists all spaces to be designed for each
component. The list of spaces commences with the most public
space shown first, progressing through to the most private space
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Facility Program
COMPONENT PROGRAMS
at the end. Each spatial element includes the unit size in net
square feet and the number of spaces being planned. The remarks
section includes a description of the function of each space, and
any special requirements in terms of size, configuration, location,
adjacency, technology, or security. At the end of the table, a
grossing factor is applied to the total of the net spaces in order to
account for internal circulation and wall partitioning.
The sections conclude with an INTERNAL ADJACENCY
DIAGRAM. The diagram is not to be considered an actual office
layout, but rather illustrates desired adjacencies among the
programmed spaces. The diagram highlights spaces which are
open office areas versus enclosed rooms.

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Section 1.0 -- SUPREME COURT
SECTION SUMMARY
Reference
Number
Component
Staff Totals
2014
2040
NSF
Space Totals
Factor
DGSF
1.1
6,900
30%
8,970
1.2
Chamber Areas
28
45
14,490
30%
18,837
1.3
1,840
20%
2,208
28
45
23,230
29%
30,015
TOTALS
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Facility Program
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
SUPREME COURT
Current Location
This section describes the Supreme Court which includes the

Supreme Court courtroom, chambers for the seven justices, and
associated support space.
Judicial chambers are located on the Fifth Floor of the Judicial

Building. The Supreme Court courtroom and robing room are
located on the Sixth Floor of the Judicial Building.
Description
New Building Location
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the State of Georgia,

and the court of last resort. The Chief Justice is the head of the
Court and of the Judicial Branch of Georgia government.
As the symbolic head of the third branch of Georgia government

and as the highest court in the State, the Supreme Court should be
located on the top floor of the new building. Judicial chambers
and the Supreme Court courtroom, with associated support
spaces, should be located on the same floor.
The 1983 State Constitution provides that the Supreme Court shall
be a court of review and shall exercise exclusive appellate
jurisdiction in the following cases: all cases involving the
construction of a treaty or of the Constitution of the State of
Georgia or of the United States and all cases in which the
constitutionality of a law, ordinance or constitutional provision
has been drawn in question; and all cases of election contest. The
Court has general jurisdiction for: cases involving title to land; all
equity cases; all cases involving wills; all habeas corpus cases; all
cases involving extraordinary remedies; all divorce and alimony
cases; all cases certified to it by the Court of Appeals; and all cases
in which a sentence of death was imposed or could be imposed.
Justices are elected statewide on a nonpartisan basis for six year
terms. Justices sit en banc as a group of seven to hear oral
arguments. Current chamber staff includes one administrative
assistant and two staff attorneys per justice.
Staffing
The State Constitution allows the number of Supreme Court
justices to increase from the current total of seven to nine. This
facility program provides sufficient chamber space to
accommodate nine justices and their staff. One judicial assistant
and two staff attorneys currently support each justice. It is,
however, anticipated that the number of staff attorneys will
increase from two to three per justice in order to assist with
increasing caseloads. Space is also provided within each chamber
for an intern. In addition, one State Patrol officer is assigned to
the Chief Justice for security.

Facility Program
Space
Directly adjacent to the courtroom is the Courts robing/

conference room. The justices will use this room to assemble and
prepare to enter the courtroom, as well as to conduct en banc
conferences and deliberations. The room includes access to
private toilets and a robing closet, as well as a closet for visitor
robes when the courtroom is used for mock trials. The breakroom
for the chamber floor would ideally be located near the robing
room in order to provide convenient access to food and drink.
The program categorizes the Supreme Court space as:

Chamber Areas
Courtroom and Support Space includes an 1,800-square-foot

public lobby, a 3,600-square-foot courtroom, and a 500-square-foot
robing/conference room as the primary elements. The lobby is
envisioned as a forecourt to the courtroom. This large space
should convey an appropriate sense of arrival to an important
place. It connects the public with the elevator core, public toilets,
the lawyers lounge, the courtroom, and access to the judicial
chambers by means of one or two monitored and controlled
doors.
The courtroom should be an impressive space, worthy of
representing the highest court in Georgia, and the court of last
resort. It is envisioned to have a ceiling height of 20 to 24 feet,
which could be achieved through a roof extension, if desired.
Room dimensions should be approximately 60 feet wide by 60 feet
deep. The room should include a curving nine-justice dais which
provides good sightlines among the jurists and attorneys
presenting cases. There should be two side elements for clerks
and security, and two attorney tables with a podium in the center
of the well area. Approximately seven rows of spectator seating
should be provided. The courtroom should be designed with the
latest technology which includes live streaming of court
proceedings.
The nine chambers would likely surround the lobby, courtroom,

and robing room. By locating the chambers on the perimeter of
the building, the intent is to provide natural light to all staff. All
chambers are uniform in size and design with the exception of the
Chief Justices chamber which also includes a 900-square-foot
conference room.
Each Associate Justices chamber is
approximately 2,100 square feet in size. Entry areas to the
chambers should convey the importance of the judicial position,
and may be framed alcoves with wood or tile flooring to give
some distinction. Chambers should be organized into two
primary areas. The first is the reception area with the judicial
assistant workstation and adjacent justice office. The second is the
remainder of the space including the staff attorney offices, intern
workstation, conference area, and galley. These two areas may be
divided by a doorway in order to keep conversations more
private.

Facility Program
Adjacencies
The Supreme Court should occupy a single floor. The justices and
staff should have access to restricted elevators which connect with
other areas of the building, including secure parking, the Supreme
Court Conference Center, Judicial Library, Supreme Court Central
Staff, and Supreme Court Clerks Office.
Special Issues
Column-free space for the courtroom (approximately 60 x

60)
Appropriate ceiling height for the courtroom (20 to 24)
Restricted access to judicial chambers
Formal and impressive finishes and furnishings

1.0
SUPREME COURT -- STAFF & WORK AREA REQUIREMENTS

Number of Staff
Section
Division
1.1
ALL DIVISIONS
Position
Office / Workstation
2014
2040
Size (NSF)
Chief Justice
400
Associate Justice
400
Staff Attorney
15
27
150
Judicial Assistant
150
29
45
TOTAL STAFF POSITIONS

1.0
SUPREME COURT -- EXTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
PROXIMITY REQUIREMENTS
SUPREME COURT
Priority #1
Division:
Priority #2
Priority #3
Justice Chamber
Justice Chamber
Justice Chamber
Robing
Room
Staff
Spaces
Justice Chamber
Justice Chamber
Supreme Court
Courtroom
Justice Chamber
Justice Chamber
Justice Chamber
Courtroom Lobby /
Lawyer's Lounge
Justice Chamber

1.1
SUPREME COURT -- SPACE DESCRIPTION

Department:
Division:
Unit:
Reference
Number
SUPREME COURT
Component
Recommended Location
Fifth Floor
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

Staff per Area Quantity
2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
The courtroom should be designed with the infrastructure to
1.101
COURTROOM
accommodate live video streaming and video conferencing

Function: Courtroom for the Supreme Court
1.102
3600
3,600
Description: Room size of approximately 60' x 60'; ceiling height

might be in the range of 20' to 24'; approximately 30' deep well area
1.103
with 30' deep spectator area (about 7 rows / 150 persons); curving
9-justice bench, approximately 40' in length at the back portion of
1.104
work surface (approximately 4.5' on center per chair); dais elevated

approximately 24"; work surface for justices approximately 24" deep
1.105
with 2"-3" high privacy lip; computers at all stations; two side
benches for clerk and security, each about 30"-36" deep by 6'-8' long
1.106
on opposing sides of well; speaker podium between dais and two

attorney tables (3.5' x 8' tables); additional chairs or bench seating
1.107
1.108
located at railing; 60+ STC rating
COURTROOM LOBBY
Function: This space provides public circulation to the
1.109
Courtroom Lobby
1800
1,800
courtroom and the design should promote an appropriate sense

of arrival to the room; this area is also used for receptions for
1.110
visitors following court sessions

Description: Open area adjacent to the courtroom serving
1.111
as forecourt or processional area to courtroom; provides

link to elevator lobby, public restrooms, courtroom, and access
1.112
to private chamber area

Function: Room for attorneys to prepare prior to court
1.113
Lawyer's Lounge
600
600
Description: Enclosed room adjacent to lobby; contains

assorted soft seating and conferencing areas; may potentially
1.114
contain a vending machine
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1.1

Department:
Division:
Unit:
SUPREME COURT
Reference
Number
1.115
Component
General Remarks
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
ROBING ROOM
Function: For use by justices while in robing or courtroom area
1.116
Entry/Toilet Vestibule
60
60
1.117
Toilet
50
100
1.118
Robing Closet
30
30
1.119
Mock Trial Robing Closet
10
10
1.120
Robing / Conference Room
500
500
Description: Two toilets located adjacent to robing room; intent is

for access to occur off vestibule rather than from robing room
Function: Storage area for robes
Description: Closet which may open into robing room;
full-length mirror should be provided in proximity
Function: Area for justices to robe prior to entering courtroom;
this room can also be used for judicial and staff conferences
Description: Should be directly adjacent to courtroom from private
1.121
side; furnishings include a conference table with seating for 7

persons, with additional 8-10 chairs provided around the perimeter
1.122
of the room; approximate room dimensions of 20' x 25'; entry could

be through vestibule or directly off restricted corridor
1.123
1.124
Function: Space to store courtroom audio-visual equipment
1.125
A/V Room
200
200
plus workstation for technician

Description: Lockable room located near courtroom in the
1.126
restricted portion of the facility
1.127
TOTAL PERSONNEL
TOTAL NET SQUARE FEET (NSF)

TOTAL DEPT. GROSS SQUARE FEET (DGSF)
0
6,900
30%
8,970
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1.1
SUPREME COURT -- INTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
SUPREME COURT
Division:
LEGEND
Open Workstation / Area
Enclosed Office / Room
Vault
Unit:
Mock
Closet
1.119
10 NSF
Courtroom Lobby
1.109
1,800 NSF
Robing
Closet
1.118
30 NSF
Toilet
(1 of 2)
1.117
50 NSF

1.102
3,600 NSF
Robing / Conference
1.120
500 NSF
Entry
Vestibule
1.116
60 NSF
Toilet
(1 of 2)
1.117
50 NSF
Lawyer's Lounge
1.113
600 NSF
A/V Room
1.125
200 NSF

1.2

Department:
Division:
Unit:
SUPREME COURT
Chamber Areas
Reference
Number
Component
Fifth Floor
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
One of the nine chambers should be designated as
the Chief Justice's chamber and would include the
Chief Justice Conference Room (1.301).
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Reception and small waiting area for chamber visitors
1.201
Reception / Waiting Area
200
200
Description: Open seating area to accommodate 4 visitor chairs

and small table; directly adjacent to the Judicial Assistant area
1.202
Function: Work area for Judicial Assistant
1.203
Judicial Assistant Workstation
150
150
Description: First point of contact for visitors, furnishings can be

traditional or modular; if traditional, includes credenza and side
1.204
return; standard phone and data

Function: Space for law school intern and copy/printer area
1.205
Intern Workstation/Work Area
100
100
Description: Interns assist Judicial Assistants and Staff Attorneys,

therefore should be conveniently located to both staff; work counter for
1.206
multi-function machine and storage cabinets

Function: Open area for meeting and research
1.207
Library / Conference Area
200
200
Description: Open space containing small conference table, 4

chairs, and bookshelves or bookcases along wall
1.208
Function: Work space for Staff Attorney
1.209
Staff Attorney Office
150
450
Description: Enclosed office approximately 10' x 15'; access to

natural light is desired; typical furnishings include desk,
1.210
credenza, side table, two visitor chairs, and 2-3 bookcases

Function: Work and meeting space for Justice
1.211
Justice Office
400
400
Description: Enclosed office - approximately 16' x 25'; access to natural

light is required; typical furnishings include desk, credenza, side
1.212
table, bookshelves, and seating or conference area

Function: Vestibule area between Justice's private office and toilet
1.213
Vestibule
30
30
Description: Provides additional privacy for toilet area and may

also serve as a secondary means of egress from chamber
1.214
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1.2

Department:
Division:
Unit:
SUPREME COURT
Chamber Areas
Reference
Number
Component
General Remarks
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Private toilet for Justice
1.215
Toilet
50
50
Description: Handicap accessible toilet accessed from Justice

Office
1.216
Function: Coat closet or rack and galley for chamber staff
1.217
Closet / Galley
30
30
Description: Space has been programmed as approximately

3' x 10'; galley consists of counter, sink (to be determined),
1.218
storage cabinets
1.219
1.220
1.221
EACH INDIVIDUAL CHAMBER
TOTAL PERSONNEL
5
1,610
2,093
30%
TOTAL CHAMBERS
TOTAL CHAMBERS
TOTAL PERSONNEL
28
45

14,490
30%
18,837
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1.2

Department:
SUPREME COURT
Division:
Chamber Areas
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
RESTRICTED CIRCULATION
Vestibule
1.213
30 NSF
Justice Office
1.211
400 NSF
Toilet
1.215
50 NSF
Reception /
Waiting
Area
1.201
200 NSF
Closet /
Galley
1.217
30 NSF
Judicial Assistant
Workstation
1.203
150 NSF
Intern Workstation /
Work Area
1.205
100 NSF
Staff Attorney
Office
1.209
150 NSF
Library /
Conference Area
1.207
200 NSF
Staff Attorney
Office
1.209
150 NSF
Staff Attorney
Office
1.209
150 NSF

1.3

Department:
Division:
Unit:
SUPREME COURT
Reference
Number
Component
Fifth Floor
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
These spaces are interspersed in the restricted
zone of the judicial chambers.
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Conference room used by Chief Justice;
1.301
Chief Justice Conference Room
900
900
Approximate dimensions of 26' (minimum) x 35'

Description: Attached to Chief Justice's chamber; includes 6' x 20'
1.302
conference table and seating for 10 persons, with additional chairs

around perimeter of the room; bookshelves or bookcases along at
1.303
least one wall; natural light desirable but not required

Function: Office for State Trooper
1.304
Chief Justice Trooper Office
160
160
Description: Workspace for security officer assigned to

Chief Justice; includes standard office furnishings and
1.305
equipment
1.306
Function: Copy / work area which is shared by all Supreme
1.307
Copy / Work Area
150
300
Court staff on the chamber floor

Description: Accommodates floor model, multi-function
1.308
machine (copy/scan/fax), plus work counter with overhead

and below counter storage cabinets; programmed as two
1.309
rooms, but could be consolidated based on travel distances

Function: Toilets for judicial staff on chamber floor
1.310
Staff Toilet
120
240
Description: Programmed as four individual, ADA accessible

toilets, but could also be consolidated into multi-fixture
1.311
rooms; additional capacity may be provided based on code

Function: Central break room for chamber floor
1.312
Break Room
240
240
Description: Staff breakroom containing counter, sink,

microwave, refrigerator, and tables with chairs;
1.313
locate near Robing / Conference Room (1.120)
TOTAL PERSONNEL

0
1,840
20%
2,208
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1.3

Department:
SUPREME COURT
Division:
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
Trooper Office
1.304
160 NSF
Supreme Court
Chamber Areas
(Section 1.2)
Copy / Work Area (2)

1.307
150 NSF Each
(Distributed)
Chief Justice
Conference Room
1.301
900 NSF
Staff Toilet (2)

1.310
120 NSF Each
Break Room
1.312
240 NSF

Section 2.0 -- COURT OF APPEALS
SECTION SUMMARY
Reference
Number
Component
Staff Totals
2014
2040
NSF
Space Totals
Factor
DGSF
2.1
5,900
20%
7,080
2.2
Chamber Areas
60
75
22,650
30%
29,445
2.3
2,160
20%
2,592
60
75
30,710
27%
39,117
TOTALS
Facility Program
COURT OF APPEALS
This section describes the Court of Appeals which includes the

Court of Appeals courtroom, the initial construction of 15 judges
chambers, and associated support space.
The Court of Appeals should be located on the highest floors

directly below the Supreme Court. In the suggested stacking
plans, this would be on the Fourth and Third Floors. It is
envisioned
that
the
Court
of
Appeals
courtroom,
robing/conference room, and eight judges chambers might be
located on the Fourth Floor. The Supreme Court Conference
Center and seven judges chambers would be located on the Third
Floor.
In addition, there would be 18,000 square feet of
shell/build-out space (Section 9.1) that can be converted to
accommodate nine additional judges chamber suites of
approximately 2,000 square feet each.
Description
The Court of Appeals was established by a constitutional
amendment in 1906. Under the 1983 Constitution, it is a court of
review and exercises appellate and certiorari jurisdiction in all
cases not reserved to the Supreme Court. There are currently
fifteen judges of the Court who sit in five panels of three judges
each for hearing and determining cases.
Staffing
Judges are elected statewide on a nonpartisan basis for six year
terms.
Current chamber staff includes one administrative
assistant and three staff attorneys per judge.
Current Location
Judicial chambers are located on the Third and Fourth Floors of
the Judicial Building. The Court of Appeals courtroom and robing
room are located on the Sixth Floor of the Judicial Building.
Since 1990, the number of Court of Appeals judges has increased

from 9 to 10 in 1996, then to 12 in 1999, and then to 15 in 2015. As
part of the Phase I Strategic Plan, it has been projected that the
number of judges will increase to 15 by 2025, and to 18 by 2040.
Upon initial occupancy, 15 judges chambers will be built out.
After 2040, the Court will continue to grow in judgeships,
therefore accommodation for up to nine additional judges
chambers has been made by the inclusion of shell/build-out space
in the new building.
One judicial assistant and three staff attorneys support each judge.
This ratio is expected to continue, although some consideration
has been given to the addition of a fourth staff attorney. Work
spaces for the judicial assistant and staff attorneys have been
Facility Program
programmed identically, so that a judicial assistant space could be

converted into a combination judicial assistant/staff attorney
space or simply an additional staff attorney space. Space is also
provided in each chamber for an intern.
Space
The program categorizes the Court of Appeals space as:

Chamber Areas
Courtroom and Support Space include an 1,800-square-foot public

lobby, a 2,400-square-foot courtroom, and a 900-square-foot
robing/conference room as the primary elements. The lobby is
envisioned as a forecourt to the courtroom. This large space
should convey an appropriate sense of arrival to an important
place. It connects the public with the elevator core, public toilets,
the lawyers lounge, the courtroom, and access to the judicial
chambers by means of one or two monitored and controlled
doors. On the Third Floor, the lobby would connect to the
Supreme Court Conference Center and provide access to the
chambers on that floor.
The courtroom should be an impressive space. It is envisioned to
have a ceiling height of approximately 16 to 18 feet clear. Room
dimensions should be approximately 40 feet wide by 60 feet deep.
The length of the room might correspond with that of the
Supreme Court courtroom located above. But the room does not
need to be as wide, since the bench should be designed for three

judges rather than nine justices. The bench dimensions might be
approximately 21 feet wide to accommodate the full group of
judges for court photographs, to properly frame the attorney
tables, and to provide a good front piece for the room. However,
the area used by the three judges would be much narrower
(approximately 12 feet), and this space could be framed by
millwork behind the bench. There should also be two side
elements for the clerk and security, and two attorney tables with a
podium in the center of the well area. Approximately eight rows
of spectator seating should be provided. The courtroom should be
designed with the latest technology which includes live streaming
of court proceedings.
Directly adjacent to the courtroom is the Courts robing/
conference room. The judges will use this room to assemble and
prepare to enter the courtroom, as well as to conduct en banc
conferences and deliberations. The room includes access to
private toilets and a robing closet. The breakroom for the
chamber floor would ideally be located near the robing room in
order to provide convenient access to food and drink.
On the Fourth Floor, chambers would likely surround the lobby,
courtroom, and robing room. By locating the chambers on the
perimeter of the building, the intent is to provide natural light to
all staff. All chambers are uniform in size and design, consisting
of approximately 2,000 square feet. Entry areas to the chambers
should convey the importance of the judicial position, and may be
framed alcoves with wood or tile flooring to give some distinction.
Chambers should be organized into two primary areas. The first
is the reception area with the judicial assistant workstation and
Facility Program
adjacent judge office. The second is the remainder of the space

including the staff attorney offices, intern workstation, conference
area, and galley. These two areas may be divided by a doorway in
order to keep conversations more private.
Adjacencies
The Court of Appeals should occupy two floors. The judges and
staff should have access to restricted elevators which connect with
other areas of the building, including secure parking, the Supreme
Court Conference Center, Judicial Library, Court of Appeals
Central Staff, and Court of Appeals Clerks Office.
Special Issues
Column-free space for the courtroom (approximately 40 x

60)
Appropriate ceiling height for the courtroom (16 to 18)
Restricted access to judicial chambers
Formal and impressive finishes and furnishings

2.0
COURT OF APPEALS -- STAFF & WORK AREA REQUIREMENTS

Number of Staff
Section
Division
2.1
ALL DIVISIONS
Position
2014
2040
Size (NSF)
Judge
12
18
350
Staff Attorney
36
54
150
Judicial Assistant
12
18
150
60
90
Note: A total of 18 judgeships are

projected for the year 2040, from the
current total of 12. It is recommended
that a minimum of 15 judge chambers be
provided upon initial occupancy. The
program reflects that recommendation.
Additional chambers may be finished
based on the preferred strategy and
budget considerations.

2.0
COURT OF APPEALS -- EXTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
PROXIMITY REQUIREMENTS
COURT OF APPEALS
Priority #1
Division:
Judge Chamber
Judge
Chamber
Judge
Chamber
Judge
Chamber
Staff
Spaces
Robing
Room
Court of Appeals
Courtroom
Courtroom Lobby /
Lawyer's Lounge
Priority #2
Priority #3
Judge Chamber
Judge
Chamber
Judge
Chamber
Judge
Chamber

2.1
COURT OF APPEALS -- SPACE DESCRIPTION

Department:
Division:
Unit:
Reference
Number
COURT OF APPEALS
Component
Fourth Floor
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
The courtroom should be designed with the infrastructure to
2.101
COURTROOM
accommodate live video streaming and video conferencing

Function: Courtroom for the Court of Appeals
2.102
2400
2,400
Description: Room size of approximately 40' x 60'; ceiling height of

approximately 16' to 18' clear; approximately 28' deep well area with
2.103
32' deep spectator area (about 8 rows); curving 3-judge bench with
room to accommodate 7 judges during en banc; approximately 21'
2.104
long, on elevated 21" to 24" dais; work surface for judges 24" deep
with 3-4" high privacy lip; computers at all stations; two side
2.105
benches for clerk and security, each about 30"-36" deep by 6'-8'
long on opposing sides of well; speaker podium between dais and
2.106
two attorney tables (3.5' x 8' tables); additional chairs or bench

seating located at railing; 60+ STC rating
2.107
2.108
COURTROOM LOBBY
Function: This space provides public circulation to the
2.109
Courtroom Lobby
1800
1,800
courtroom and the design should promote an appropriate sense

of arrival to the room; this area is also used for receptions for
2.110
visitors following court sessions

Description: Open area adjacent to the courtroom serving
2.111
as forecourt or processional area to courtroom; provides

link to elevator lobby, public restrooms, courtroom, and access
2.112
to private chamber area

Function: Room for attorneys to prepare prior to court
2.113
Lawyer's Lounge
400
400
Description: Enclosed room adjacent to lobby; contains

assorted soft seating and conferencing areas; may potentially
2.114
contain a vending machine
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2.1

Department:
Division:
Unit:
COURT OF APPEALS
Reference
Number
2.115
Component
General Remarks
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
ROBING ROOM
Function: For use by judges while in robing or courtroom area
2.116
Entry Vestibule / Toilets
60
60
2.117
Toilet
50
100
2.118
Robing Closet
40
40
Description: Two toilets located adjacent to robing room; intent is

for access to occur off vestibule rather than from robing room
Function: Storage area for robes
Description: Closet which may open into robing room;
full-length mirror should be provided in proximity
2.119
Function: Area for judges to robe prior to entering courtroom;
2.120
Robing / Conference Room
900
900
this room can also be used for judicial and staff conferences
Description: Should be directly adjacent to courtroom from private
2.121
side; furnishings include a conference table with seating for 18-20

persons, with additional 8-10 chairs provided around the
2.122
perimeter of the room; approximate room dimensions of 26' x 35'
2.123
2.124
Function: Space to store courtroom audio-visual equipment
2.125
A/V Room
200
200
plus workstation for technician

Description: Lockable room located near courtroom in the
2.126
restricted portion of the facility
2.127
TOTAL PERSONNEL

0
5,900
20%
7,080
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2.1
COURT OF APPEALS -- INTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
COURT OF APPEALS
Division:
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
Robing
Closet
2.118
30 NSF
Courtroom Lobby
2.109
1,800 NSF

2.102
2,400 NSF
Toilet
(1 of 2)
2.117
50 NSF
Robing / Conference
2.120
900 NSF
Entry
Vestibule
2.116
60 NSF
Toilet
(1 of 2)
2.117
50 NSF
Lawyer's Lounge
2.113
400 NSF
A/V Room
2.125
200 NSF

2.2

Department:
Division:
Unit:
COURT OF APPEALS
Chamber Areas
Reference
Number
Component
Third and Fourth Floors
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Reception and small waiting area for chamber visitors
2.201
150
150
Description: Open seating area to accommodate 4 visitor chairs;

directly adjacent to the Judicial Assistant area
2.202
Function: Work area for Judicial Assistant
2.203
Judicial Assistant Workstation
150
150
Description: First point of contact for visitors, furnishings can be

traditional or modular; if traditional, includes credenza and side
2.204
return; standard phone and data

Function: Space for law school intern and copy/printer area
2.205
Intern Workstation/Work Area
100
100
Description: Interns assist Judicial Assistants and Staff Attorneys,

therefore should be conveniently located to both staff; work counter for
2.206
multi-function machine and storage cabinets

Function: Open area for meeting and research
2.207
200
200
Description: Open space containing small conference table, 4

chairs, and bookshelves or bookcases along wall
2.208
Function: Work space for Staff Attorney
2.209
Staff Attorney Office
150
450

natural light is desired; typical furnishings include desk,
2.210
credenza, side table, two visitor chairs, and 2-3 bookcases

Function: Work and meeting space for Judge
2.211
Judge Office
350
350
Description: Enclosed office approximately 16' x 22'; access to natural

light is required; typical furnishings include desk, credenza, side
2.212
table, bookshelves, and seating or conference area

Function: Vestibule area between Judge's private office and toilet
2.213
Vestibule
30
30
Description: Provides additional privacy for toilet area and may

also serve as a secondary means of egress from chamber
2.214
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2.2

Department:
Division:
Unit:
COURT OF APPEALS
Chamber Areas
Reference
Number
Component
General Remarks
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Private toilet for Judge
2.215
Toilet
50
50
Description: Handicap accessible toilet accessed from Judge

Office
2.216
Function: Coat closet or rack and galley for chamber staff
2.217
Closet / Galley
30
30
Description: Space has been programmed as approximately

3' x 10'; galley consists of counter, sink (to be determined), storage
2.218
cabinets
2.219
2.220
2.221
EACH INDIVIDUAL CHAMBER
TOTAL PERSONNEL
5
1,510
1,963
30%
TOTAL CHAMBERS
TOTAL CHAMBERS
12
15
TOTAL PERSONNEL
60
75

22,650
30%
29,445
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2.2

Department:
COURT OF APPEALS
Division:
Chamber Areas
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
Vestibule
2.213
30 NSF
Toilet
2.215
50 NSF
Judge Office
2.211
350 NSF
Reception /
Waiting
Area
2.201
150 NSF
Closet /
Galley
2.217
30 NSF
Judicial Assistant
Workstation
2.203
150 NSF
Library /
Conference Area
2.207
200 NSF
Intern Workstation /
Work Area
2.205
100 NSF
Staff Attorney
Office
2.209
150 NSF
Staff Attorney
Office
2.209
150 NSF
Staff Attorney
Office
2.209
150 NSF

2.3

Department:
Division:
Unit:
COURT OF APPEALS
Reference
Number
Component
Third and Fourth Floors
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
These spaces are interspersed in the restricted
zone of the judicial chambers.
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Conference room used by Judges and other staff
2.301
Judge Conference Room
300
900
(1 per courtroom floor; 2 per non-courtroom floor)

Description: Rooms should be distributed throughout COA
2.302
chamber floors; includes conference table and seating for 6-8;

bookshelves or bookcases along at least one wall; natural light
2.303
desirable but not required

Function: Copy / work area which is shared by all COA
2.304
Copy / Work Area
150
300
staff on the chamber floors

Description: Accommodates floor model, multi-function
2.305
machine (copy/scan/fax), plus work counter with overhead

and below counter storage cabinets; programmed as two
2.306
rooms, but could be consolidated based on travel distances

Function: Toilets for judicial staff on chamber floor
2.307
Staff Toilet
120
480
Description: Programmed as eight individual, ADA accessible

toilets, but could also be consolidated into multi-fixture
2.308
rooms; additional capacity may be provided based on code

2.309
Fourth Floor Breakroom
240
240

microwave, refrigerator, and tables with chairs;
2.310
locate near Robing/Conference Room (2.120) on Fourth Floor

2.311
Third Floor Breakroom
240
240

microwave, refrigerator, and tables with chairs
2.312
2.313
TOTAL PERSONNEL

0
2,160
20%
2,592
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2.3

Department:
COURT OF APPEALS
Division:
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
Judge Conference Room (3)

2.301
300 NSF Each
(1 on Fourth Floor; 2 on Third Floor)
(Fourth Floor includes
main Conference Room)
Copy / Work Area (2)

2.304
150 NSF Each
Staff Toilet (4)

2.307
120 NSF Each
Fourth Floor Breakroom

2.309
240 NSF
Third Floor Breakroom

2.311
240 NSF

Section 3.0 -- SUPREME COURT CLERK
SECTION SUMMARY
Staff Totals
2014
2040
NSF
Space Totals
Factor
DGSF
17
4,660
35%
6,291
400
15%
460
11
17
5,060
33%
6,751
Reference
Number
Component
3.1
Office Space
11
3.2
TOTALS
Facility Program
SUPREME COURT CLERK
Staffing
This section describes the office of the Supreme Court Clerk.
Since 1990, staff in the Clerks Office (including Central Staff and
Information Technology) has increased from 14 to a high of 22 in
2007/2008, then decreased to 15 in 2010 due to State budget
issues. It has been projected that the number of staff will increase
to approximately 30 by 2040. Seventeen of these positions would
be in the Clerks Office, with the remainder in Central Staff and
Information Technology. The Clerks Office has a total of 11 staff
in 2014.
Description
The Clerk of Court is appointed by the Court for a term of six
years. The duties of the Clerk are specified by statute and the
Rules of the Court. The Clerk is the administrative officer of the
Court, has charge of the Court's records, and keeps its Minutes.
The Supreme Court Clerks Office also includes Supreme Court
Central Staff and Supreme Court Information Technology. These
components are described in separate sections of the program.
Current Location
The Supreme Court Clerk is currently located on the Fifth Floor of
the 244 Washington Street Building.
The Supreme Court Clerk should be located on a lower floor of the
new building. The Clerk is the reception point for filings and
other transactions, and should be easy to find from the public
lobby. With the increase in electronic filing, the amount of public
interaction will likely decrease over time, but the Clerks Office
should continue to be the face of the Court.
Space
The Clerks Office should be designed as a typical court clerk
space, with a reception/transaction point, staff space, and file and
production areas. The public would have direct access to the
public counter and lawyers workroom. Entry into staff space
would be controlled by means of a secure door. Employees could
access the space using proximity cards, while authorized visitors
could be allowed via remote access from the staff counter. The file
room should be conveniently accessible from the staff counter area
as attorneys may receive and review files in the lawyers
workroom. The Clerks Office deals with an extensive amount of
files. The current system has open shelves, but the new space
should be planned for high density track systems, with
appropriate floor loading factors. Initial furnishings might
continue to make use of stand-alone open shelves, but the
buildings structural system should be capable of accommodating
track systems.

Facility Program
The office space should be fairly open, with as much natural light
as possible. Ideally, it should connect with the restricted
circulation zone in order to permit private movement to the
courtroom, chambers, and other court functions. The Supreme
Court Clerk will likely have an assigned space in the secure
parking garage, therefore access from the private elevators would
be beneficial.
Adjacencies
Based on the suggested stacking plans, the Supreme Court Clerk
would be located on either the First or Second Floor. This is
primarily for the benefit of the public. The Supreme Court Clerk
interacts with other Supreme Court components, including
Central Staff, Information Technology, and the justices. The Clerk
also requires convenient access to the Supreme Court courtroom
and Supreme Court Conference Center.
Special Issues
Floor loading factor for the file room

Access to the restricted zone

3.0
SUPREME COURT CLERK -- STAFF & WORK AREA REQUIREMENTS

Number of Staff
Section
Division
3.1
CLERK
Position
2014
2040
Size (NSF)
Court Administrator / Clerk
280
Chief Deputy Clerk
180
Fiscal Services Director
180
Senior Accountant
150
Accountant
150
Procurement Officer
150
Docketing Clerk
120
General Clerk
120
Intake/Counter Clerk
48
Administrative Assistant
48
11
17

3.1
SUPREME COURT CLERK -- SPACE DESCRIPTION

Department:
Division:
Unit:
Reference
Number
SUPREME COURT CLERK

Office Space
Component
First or Second Floor
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
The Clerk receives, processes, and maintains court
files, prepares the court calendar, and performs other
administrative duties.
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Main entry area and queuing space for counter
3.101
Public Reception Area
200
200
Description: Open area approximately 12' wide by 16' deep;

contains seating for approximately 4 persons plus queuing space
3.102
for public counter

Function: Room to review case files
3.103
Lawyer's Workroom
300
300
Description: Enclosed room adjacent to reception area and

public counter; may have glass walls to permit staff supervision;
3.104
contains work counter/computers for file review

Function: Reception point for public
3.105
Public Counter
21
42
3.106
Counter Workstation
24
48
18
36
Description: Counter programmed as 42" deep by 6' wide for

each position; approximately 12" shelf for public, with remainder used
by staff; 42" to 44" high counter for public, with a portion at ADA
height; staff at seated level with 29"-30" high work surface;
3.107
Counter Circulation
minimum 3' circulation aisle behind counter
3.108
Function: Work area for counter staff
3.109
Counter Work Area
120
120
Description: Counter containing multi-function printer, date/time

stamp; cabinets below for storage and supplies; located near
3.110
counter workstations
Function: These staff serve the public at the counter
3.111
Intake/Counter Clerk Workstation
48
96
Description: Traditional or modular workstation; if modular,

should have low panel heights to permit view of counter
3.112
and Lawyer's Workroom

Function: Enclosed office for staff
3.113
General Clerk Office
120
480
Description: Enclosed, lockable office; furnishings include

desk, 1 visitor chair, bookcase; standard phone / data
3.114
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3.1

Department:
Division:
Unit:
SUPREME COURT CLERK

Office Space
Reference
Number
Component
General Remarks
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Enclosed room for pending case files
3.115
File Room
800
800
Description: Enclosed, lockable room for security purposes;

combination of open shelf cabinets for file folders and boxed
3.116
storage; includes work counter and copier

Function: General purpose copy / production / mail room
3.117
General Purpose Workroom
240
240
Description: Preference is room to limit noise into office area;

design should include open space for floor model copier as
3.118
well as work counter and over/under storage cabinets

Function: Room to provide storage of supplies / forms
3.119
Storage / Supply Room
150
150
Description: Shelving for office supplies and some open floor

space for boxes of paper; room should be wired as a potential
3.120
future office with standard phone / data

3.121
Docketing Clerk Office
120
480

3.122
3.123
Accountant/Procurement
Officer Office
150
300

desk, 2 visitor chairs, bookcase; separate file cabinet; standard
3.124
phone / data
3.125
Senior Accountant Office
150
150

3.126
phone / data
3.127
Fiscal Services Director Office
180
180

3.128
phone / data
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3.1

Department:
Division:
Unit:
SUPREME COURT CLERK

Office Space
Reference
Number
Component
General Remarks
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Open office workstation for staff
3.129
Admin. Assistant Workstation
48
48

could include overhead storage; locate near Chief Deputy Clerk and
3.130
Court Administrator / Clerk Offices

3.131
Chief Deputy Clerk Office
180
180

3.132
phone / data; natural light desired

3.133
Court Administrator / Clerk Office
280
280
Description: Enclosed, lockable office; furnishings include desk,

2 visitor chairs, bookcase; file cabinet; small conference area;
3.134
standard phone / data; natural light required

Function: Toilet for Supreme Court Administrator / Clerk
3.135
Toilet
50
50
Description: Handicap accessible toilet accessed from office

Function: Staff / visitor meetings
3.136
Conference Room
300
300
Description: Conference room of approximately 14' x 22';

includes table with 12 to 14 chairs; markerboard on one wall;
3.137
phone / data for presentations and conferencing

Function: Galley area
3.138
Galley Area
30
30
Description: Counter containing sink, coffee maker,

microwave, storage cabinets; full or partial height refrigerator;
3.139
programmed as approximately 3' x 10' alcove area

Function: Secure room for personnel/confidential / fiscal records
3.140
Secure File Room
150
150
Description: Lockable file room containing file cabinets;

design for potential conversion to office in future; locate
3.141
in more private / restricted area of office suite
TOTAL PERSONNEL
11

17
4,660
35%
6,291
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3.1
SUPREME COURT CLERK -- INTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
SUPREME COURT CLERK
Division:
Office Space
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
PUBLIC CIRCULATION
Lawyer's Workroom
3.103
300 NSF
Docketing Clerk
3.121
120 NSF
Docketing Clerk
3.121
120 NSF
Docketing Clerk
3.121
120 NSF
Docketing Clerk
3.121
120 NSF
Secure File Room

3.140
150 NSF
Storage / Supply
3.119
150 NSF
Senior Accountant
3.125
150 NSF
Accountant
3.123
150 NSF

3.101
200 NSF
File Room
3.115
800 NSF
Public Counter (2)

3.105 21 NSF Each
Counter Wkst. Counter Wkst.
3.106 & 3.107 3.106 & 3.107
24 NSF + Circ. 24 NSF + Circ.
Intake
Clerk
3.111
48 NSF
Intake
Clerk
3.111
48 NSF

3.117
240 NSF
General Clerk
3.113
120 NSF
General Clerk
3.113
120 NSF
Conference Room
3.136
300 NSF
General Clerk
3.113
120 NSF
General Clerk
3.113
120 NSF
Counter Work Area

3.109
120 NSF
Galley
3.138
30 NSF
Procurement Officer
3.123
150 NSF
Admin.
Assistant
3.129
48 NSF
Fiscal Services Dir.

3.127
180 NSF
Chief Deputy Clerk

3.131
180 NSF
Toilet
3.135
50 NSF
Court Admin. / Clerk

3.133
280 NSF

3.2

Department:
Division:
Unit:
SUPREME COURT CLERK

Reference
Number
Component
Lower Level
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Storage room for surplus furniture / books
3.201
400
400
Description: Lockable room containing shelving for surplus law

books as well as open floor space for desks, chairs,
3.202
bookcases, and other surplus equipment
3.203
3.204
3.205
3.206
3.207
3.208
3.209
3.210
3.211
3.212
3.213
TOTAL PERSONNEL

400
15%
460
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3.2
SUPREME COURT CLERK -- INTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
SUPREME COURT CLERK
Division:
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:

3.201
400 NSF

Section 4.0 -- SUPREME COURT CENTRAL STAFF
SECTION SUMMARY
Reference
Number
4.1
Component
Staff Totals
2014
2040
All Divisions
TOTALS
NSF
Space Totals
Factor
DGSF
10
2,238
35%
3,021
10
2,238
35%
3,021
Facility Program
Staffing
This section describes the Supreme Court Central Staff which is a

component of the Supreme Court Clerks Office.
It is projected that Central Staff will increase from seven positions

in 2014 to ten positions by 2040.
Description
Space
Central Staff examine all court filings, check for proper

jurisdiction, and review petitions for certiorari. Two attorneys are
specifically assigned to handle death penalty and habeas cases.
Current Location
Central Staff space should be designed much like a typical

attorney office suite. It includes a small reception area with an
administrative assistant workstation, a library/conference room,
an open file/work area, a secure death penalty file room, and nine
private attorney offices. There is no public contact, but there is
frequent interaction with the Supreme Court Clerk.
Supreme Court Central Staff is currently located on the Fifth Floor

of the 244 Washington Street Building.
Adjacencies
Based on the suggested stacking plans, Supreme Court Central

Staff would be located on the Second Floor.
Based on the suggested stacking plans, Supreme Court Central

Staff would be located on the Second Floor of the new building.
This should be a more private floor than the main entry floor,
which would be conducive to the type of work being performed.
Special Issues

4.0
SUPREME COURT CENTRAL STAFF -- STAFF & WORK AREA REQUIREMENTS

Number of Staff
Section
Division
4.1
ALL DIVISIONS
Position
2014
2040
Size (NSF)
Attorney
150
Capital Attorney
150
48
10

4.1
SUPREME COURT CENTRAL STAFF -- SPACE DESCRIPTION

Department:
Division:
Unit:

All Divisions
Reference
Number
Component
Unit
NSF
Second Floor
Frequent contact with Clerk;
No public contact
2040 Space Plan
Total
2014
2040 of Spaces
NSF
General Remarks
Central Staff checks all filings and reviews for
court jurisdiction; reviews certiorari petitions, lawyer
discipline cases, and direct appeals.
Specific Remarks
Function: Entry area for suite
4.101
Reception Area
120
120
Description: Very limited public contact with exception of UPS

deliveries; open area which includes location for time clock;
4.102
no other furniture required

Function: Future staff position
4.103
48
48
Description: Modular or traditional workstation; standard phone / data

Should have convenient access to Central File / Work Area
4.104
Function: Meeting area for staff
4.105
Library / Conference Room
240
240
Description: Conference table with seating for 8-10 persons

plus bookshelves or bookcases along one wall
4.106
4.107
Galley Area
30
30

4.108

Function: Copy and work area
4.109
Central File / Work Area
300
300
Description: Open area containing approximately 10 lateral

file cabinets, copier, counter with storage cabinets, and work
4.110
table; should be centrally located within office
4.111
Function: File storage room
4.112
Death Penalty File Room
150
150
Description: Lockable room for death penalty cases; files are

typically stored in boxes, so shelving should accommodate
4.113
boxed storage
4.114
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4.1
SUPREME COURT CENTRAL STAFF -- SPACE DESCRIPTION

Department:
Division:
Unit:

All Divisions
Reference
Number
Component
Unit
NSF
General Remarks
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Work area for each attorney
4.115
Attorney Office
150
900

natural light is desired; typical furnishings include desk, return,
4.116
credenza, 2 visitor chairs, 2-3 bookcases

4.117
Capital Attorney Office
150
450

4.118
4.119
4.120
4.121
4.122
4.123
4.124
4.125
4.126
4.127
TOTAL PERSONNEL

10
2,238
35%
3,021
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4.1
SUPREME COURT CENTRAL STAFF -- INTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
Division:
All Divisions
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
Reception Area
4.101
120 NSF
Admin Asst.
Workstation
4.103
48 NSF
Death Penalty
File Room
4.112
150 NSF
Capital Attorney
4.117
150 NSF
Capital
Attorney
4.117
150 NSF
Capital Attorney
4.117
150 NSF
Central File /
Work Area
4.109
300 NSF
Attorney
4.115
150 NSF
Library / Conference
4.105
240 NSF
Galley
4.107
30 NSF
Attorney
4.115
150 NSF
Attorney
4.115
150 NSF
Attorney
4.115
150 NSF
Attorney
4.115
150 NSF
Attorney
4.115
150 NSF

Section 5.0 -- SUPREME COURT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SECTION SUMMARY
Staff Totals
2014
2040
NSF
Space Totals
Factor
DGSF
1,474
35%
1,990
300
15%
345
1,774
32%
2,335
Reference
Number
Component
5.1
Office Space
5.2
TOTALS
Facility Program
This section describes Supreme Court Information Technology

which is a component of the Supreme Court Clerks Office.
Based on the suggested stacking plans, the office space for

Supreme Court Information Technology would be located on
either the First or Second Floor of the new building. The data
center / server room should be located on the Lower Level, partly
to make use of that space, and potentially to provide a more
secure area than on an upper floor. The separation of the data
center / server room from staff space is acceptable as long as
electronic and visual monitoring of the room is provided.
Description
Information Technology (IT) serves the technology needs of the
Court, including computer, video, and audio systems. Supreme
Court IT currently shares space and some equipment with Court
of Appeals Information Technology. The desire is to provide
some separation of space and equipment, although contiguous
space is acceptable in order to potentially share emergency and
environmental equipment for the main server rooms (e.g., back-up
power and fire suppression).
Staffing
It is projected that Information Technology will increase from
three positions in 2014 to six positions by 2040.
Current Location
Supreme Court Information Technology is currently located on
the Fifth Floor of the 254 Washington Street Building, and shares
part of the office suite with the Supreme Court Clerk (244
Washington Street).

Facility Program
Space
Adjacencies
Information Technology space has been categorized as:
Based on the suggested stacking plans, the office space for

Supreme Court Information Technology would be located on
either the First or Second Floor. Supreme Court IT serves all
components of the Supreme Court, and will therefore interact
with justices and court staff on computer, video, and audio issues.
Convenient access throughout the building by means of elevators
or stairway would be beneficial.
Office Space
The office space consists primarily of offices for the Director and
System Analysts. It also includes a 300 square foot work center
which includes workbenches and shelving for computer supplies.
This room should have abundant data ports and electrical outlets
to support programming, diagnosing, and repairing computer
equipment.
The data center / server room is the main hub of the Courts data
network. It may have a raised floor (to be determined), and
should have typical features associated with a data center,
including appropriate fire suppression, back-up power supply,
and temperature/humidity control. This room should be an
inboard space with no external windows, and care should be
taken with its placement to minimize the risk of flooding from
plumbing or other potential leaks.
Special Issues
Special security, electrical, and mechanical requirements

for the data center / server room
Potentially raised floor considerations for the data center /
server room
In addition, an 800 square foot training room has been

programmed (Section 15.4) which would be used for computer
and software training for court employees. The room should
accommodate approximately 20 persons, and be designed with a
smartboard and other presentation technology. It should also be
an inboard space without windows for both presentation and
security reasons.

5.0
SUPREME COURT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- STAFF & WORK AREA REQUIREMENTS

Number of Staff
Section
Division
5.1
OFFICE SPACE
Position
2014
2040
Size (NSF)
Director
180
System Analyst
150
Programmer / Help Desk
64

SUPREME COURT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- SPACE DESCRIPTION

Department:
Division:
Unit:
Reference
Number
5.101
SUPREME COURT IT
Office Space
Component
Programmer / Help Desk
Workstation
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
5.1
General Remarks
IT should be located in an internal, restricted area
with convenient access to the freight elevator.
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Workstation for staff
64
64
Description: Modular workstation; should have higher panels

for privacy and storage; phone; multiple data ports and power
5.102
supplies
5.103
System Analyst Office
150
600

desk, side work bench, visitor chair, bookcase; phone; multiple
5.104
data ports and power supplies

5.105
Director Office
180
180

desk, 2 visitor chairs, bookcase; separate file cabinet; phone; multiple
5.106

Function: Workroom for computer programming / repair
5.107
Work Center
300
300
Description: Enclosed room for IT staff to work on computer equipment;

includes work counter or bench along perimeter; phone; multiple
5.108

Function: General purpose storage room
5.109
Storage Room
300
300
Description: Lockable room with shelving for computer

supplies; design as potential future office with phone / multiple data
5.110
ports and power supplies

5.111
Galley Area
30
30

5.112
5.113
5.114
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Department:
Division:
Unit:
SUPREME COURT IT
Office Space
Reference
Number
Component
5.1
General Remarks
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Shown as part of Facility Support (Section 16.4)
5.115
Equipment Recycling Room
5.116
5.117
5.118
5.119
5.120
5.121
5.122
5.123
5.124
5.125
5.126
5.127
TOTAL PERSONNEL

6
1,474
35%
1,990
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5.1
SUPREME COURT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- INTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
SUPREME COURT IT
Division:
Office Space
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
Programmer /
Help Desk
5.101
64 NSF
Work Center
5.107
300 NSF
Galley
5.111
30 NSF
Storage Room
5.109
300 NSF
System Analyst
Office
5.103
150 NSF
System Analyst
Office
5.103
150 NSF
System Analyst
Office
5.103
150 NSF
System Analyst
Office
5.103
150 NSF
Director Office
5.105
180 NSF


Department:
Division:
Unit:
SUPREME COURT IT
Reference
Number
Component
Lower Level
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
5.2
General Remarks
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Data Center / Server Room for Supreme Court
5.201
300
300
Description: Secure enclosed room for computer server racks and

backup equipment; should have appropriate fire suppression as
5.202
well as humidity and climate control; should be in an internal

location away from windows; should be accessible from
5.203
Supreme Court IT Office Space (5.1), either directly or through

restricted circulation
5.204
5.205
5.206
5.207
5.208
5.209
5.210
5.211
5.212
5.213
TOTAL PERSONNEL

300
15%
345
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5.2
SUPREME COURT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- INTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

LEGEND
Department:
SUPREME COURT IT
Division:
Vault
Unit:

5.201
300 NSF
Supreme Court IT
Office Space (5.1)

Section 6.0 -- COURT OF APPEALS CLERK
SECTION SUMMARY
Reference
Number
Component
Staff Totals
2014
2040
NSF
Space Totals
Factor
DGSF
6.1
Clerk Division
11
20
6,750
35%
9,113
6.2
Fiscal Division
1,944
35%
2,624
6.3
600
15%
690
TOTALS
14
25
9,294
34%
12,427
Facility Program
This section describes the office of the Court of Appeals Clerk.
The Court of Appeals Clerk should be located on the First Floor of

the new building. The Clerk is the reception point for filings and
other transactions, and should be easy to find from the public
lobby. With the increase in electronic filing, the amount of public
interaction will likely decrease over time, but the Clerks Office
should continue to be the face of the Court.
Description
The Clerk of Court is appointed by the Court for a term of six
years. The duties of the Clerk are specified by statute and the
Rules of the Court. The Clerk is the administrative officer of the
Court, has charge of the Court's records, and keeps its Minutes.
The Court of Appeals Clerks Office also includes Court of
Appeals Central Staff and Court of Appeals Information
Technology. These components are described in separate sections
of the program.
Current Location
The Court of Appeals Clerk is currently located on the Fifth Floor
of the Health Building.
Staffing
Since 1995, staff in the Clerks Office (including Central Staff and
Information Technology) has increased from 26 to a high of 33 in
2007/2008, then decreased to 22 by 2010 due to State budget
issues. It has been projected that the number of staff will increase
to approximately 42 by 2040. Of that total, 25 positions would be
in the Clerks Office, with the remainder in Central Staff and
Information Technology. The Clerks Office has a current total of
14 staff within the Clerk and Fiscal Divisions.

Facility Program
Space
The program for the Court of Appeals Clerks Office includes
sections for the Clerk Division, Fiscal Division, and stock /
surplus room.
The Clerks Office should be designed as a typical court clerk
space, with a reception/transaction point, staff space, and file and
production areas. The public would have direct access to the
public counter and lawyers workroom / media viewing room.
Entry into staff space would be controlled by means of a secure
door. Employees could access the space using proximity cards,
while authorized visitors could be allowed via remote access from
the staff counter. The file area should be conveniently accessible
from the staff counter area, as attorneys may receive and review
files in the lawyers workroom. The Clerks Office deals with an
extensive amount of files. The current system contains open
shelves, but the new space should be planned for high density
track systems, with appropriate floor loading factors. Initial
furnishings might continue to make use of stand-alone open
shelves, but the buildings structural system should be capable of
accommodating track systems.
The office space should be fairly open, with as much natural light
as possible. Ideally, it should connect with the restricted
circulation zone in order to permit private movement to the
courtroom, chambers, and other court functions. The Court of
Appeals Clerk will likely have an assigned space in the secure
parking garage, therefore access from the restricted elevators
would be beneficial.
The Fiscal Division is responsible for all financial and personnel

matters, including purchasing and maintaining supplies. This
division should be connected to the main Clerks Office, and
ideally would have access to a freight elevator for receiving
supplies.
The stock/surplus room contains extra law books and furnishings
for the judges. It has been programmed separately because it does
not need to be directly adjacent to the office space. In the
suggested stacking plans, this room is assumed to be on the Lower
Level near the loading dock, but could be located virtually
anywhere as long as the room is lockable and secure.
Adjacencies
Based on the suggested stacking plans, the Court of Appeals Clerk
would be located on the First Floor. This is primarily for the
benefit of the public. The Court of Appeals Clerk interacts with
other Court of Appeals components, including Central Staff,
Information Technology, and the judges. The Clerk also requires
convenient access to the Court of Appeals courtroom and
Supreme Court Conference Center.
Special Issues
Floor loading factor for the file area


6.0
COURT OF APPEALS CLERK -- STAFF & WORK AREA REQUIREMENTS

Number of Staff
Section
Division
6.1
CLERK
Position
2040
Size (NSF)
Court Administrator / Clerk
280
Deputy Court Administrator
240
Chief Deputy Clerk
0.5
180
Docketing Clerk
0.5
150
120
Applications Clerk
6.2
2014
Briefs & Motions Clerk
120
Orders & Calendar Clerk
120
Opinions Clerk
120
Floater Clerk
120
Electronic Filing Clerk
120
Floating Judicial Assistant / Intern
120
Intake/Counter Clerk
48
File / Mail Clerk
48
48
Fiscal Director
240
Accountant
150
Purchasing Officer
150
FISCAL
Fiscal Assistant
120
Payroll / Personnel / Admin. Assistant
64
14
25

6.1
COURT OF APPEALS CLERK -- SPACE DESCRIPTION

Department:
Division:
Unit:
Reference
Number

Clerk Division
Component
First Floor
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
The Clerk receives, processes, and maintains court
files, prepares the court calendar, and performs other
administrative duties.
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
6.101
300
300
Description: Open area with seating for approximately 4

persons plus queuing space for public counter
6.102
6.103
Lawyer's Workroom /
Media Viewing Room
Function: Room to review case files and media files
400
400
Description: Enclosed room adjacent to reception area and

public counter; glass walls to permit staff supervision; combination
6.104
of work counter space with computers for file review and carrels
6.105
Public Counter
21
42
6.106
Counter Workstation
24
48
18
36
60
60

each position; approximately 12" shelf for public, with remainder used
by staff; 42" to 44" high counter for public, with a portion at ADA
height; staff at seated level with 29"-30" high work surface;
6.107
Counter Circulation
minimum 3' circulation aisle behind counter

6.108
Counter Work Area
Description: Work counter with storage cabinets

Function: These staff serve the public at the counter
6.109
Intake / Counter Clerk Workstation
48
96

should have low panel heights to permit view of counter and
6.110
Lawyer's Workroom / Media Viewing Room

6.111
Electronic Filing Clerk Office
120
360

6.112
6.113
240
480

6.114
well as work counter and storage cabinets; distribute within suite
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6.1

Department:
Division:
Unit:

Clerk Division
Reference
Number
Component
General Remarks
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Open area for pending case files
6.115
File Area
2000
2,000
Description: Open area which contains 3 to 5 years of active files;

combination of open shelf cabinets for file folders and box storage;
6.116
File Clerk / Mail Clerk Workstation
48
Includes two 48 NSF open office workstations for File Clerk/Mail Clerk,
as well as work counter and copier; plan for high density system with
6.117
6.118
adequate floor loading factor
Floating Judicial Assistant /

Intern Office
Function: Enclosed office for use by floating Judicial Assistants
120
360
or Interns
6.119

Function: Room to provide storage of supplies / forms
6.120
Storage / Supply Room
150
150

6.121
6.122
future office
Applications / Briefs / Orders /

Opinions / Floater Clerk Office
120
840

6.123
6.124
Docketing Clerk Office
150
0.5
300

6.125
6.126
Chief Deputy Clerk Office
180
0.5
180

6.127
phone / data
6.128
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6.1

Department:
Division:
Unit:

Clerk Division
Reference
Number
Component
General Remarks
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
6.129
48
48

could include overhead storage; locate near Chief Deputy Clerk
6.130
and Court Administrator / Clerk Offices

6.131
Deputy Court Administrator Office
240
240

6.132

6.133
Court Administrator / Clerk Office
280
280
Description: Enclosed, lockable office; furnishings include desk,

2 visitor chairs, bookcase; file cabinet; small conference area;
6.134
standard phone / data; natural light required

Function: Toilet for Court of Appeals Administrator / Clerk
6.135
Toilet
50
50
Description: Handicap accessible toilet accessed from office

6.136
Conference Room
300
300

6.137

6.138
Galley Area
30
30

microwave, storage cabinets; full height refrigerator;
6.139

Function: Secure room for personnel/confidential records
6.140
Secure File Room
150
150
Description: Lockable file room containing file cabinets;

design for potential conversion to office in future with phone / power /
6.141
data supply; locate in a more private / restricted area of office suite
TOTAL PERSONNEL
11

20
6,750
35%
9,113
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6.1
COURT OF APPEALS CLERK -- INTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
Division:
Clerk Division
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
PUBLIC CIRCULATION

6.101
300 NSF
Public Counter (2)
6.105 21 NSF Each
Counter Wkst. Counter Wkst.
6.106 & 6.107 6.106 & 6.107
24 NSF + Circ. 24 NSF + Circ.
Intake
Clerk
6.109
48 NSF
Counter
Wk. Area
6.108
60 NSF
File Clerk
6.116
48 NSF
Intake
Clerk
6.109
48 NSF
Mail Clerk
6.116
48 NSF
File Area
6.115
2000 NSF
Lawyer's Workroom /
Media Viewing Room
6.103
400 NSF
Floating Judicial
Asst. / Intern Office
6.118
120 NSF
Floating Judicial
6.118
120 NSF
Floating Judicial
6.118
120 NSF
Electronic Filing
Clerk Office
6.111
120 NSF
Clerk
Office
6.122
120 NSF
Electronic Filing
Clerk Office
6.111
120 NSF
Electronic Filing
Clerk Office
6.111
120 NSF
Galley
Area
6.138
30 NSF
Workroom #2
6.113
240 NSF
Admin.
Assistant
6.129
48 NSF
Chief Deputy
Clerk Office
6.126
180 NSF
Workroom #1
6.113
240 NSF
Clerk
Office
6.122
120 NSF
Clerk
Office
6.122
120 NSF
Clerk
Office
6.122
120 NSF
Clerk
Office
6.122
120 NSF
Clerk
Office
6.122
120 NSF
Clerk
Office
6.122
120 NSF
Docketing Clerk
Office
6.124
150 NSF
Docketing Clerk
Office
6.124
150 NSF
Secure
File Room
6.140
150 NSF
Storage / Supply
Room
6.120
150 NSF
Deputy Court
Administrator Office
6.131
240 NSF
Toilet
6.135
50 NSF
Conference Room
6.136
300 NSF
Court Administrator
Office
6.133
280 NSF

6.2

Department:
Division:
Unit:

Fiscal Division
Reference
Number
Component
Unit
NSF
First Floor;
Adjacent to Court of Appeals Clerk
Clerk Division (Section 6.1)
2040 Space Plan
Total
2014
2040 of Spaces
NSF
General Remarks
The Fiscal Division deals with personnel and purchasing. This
is also the central point for office supplies. Proximity to the
freight elevator would be beneficial.
Specific Remarks
6.201
120
120
Description: Open area with seating for approximately

four persons
6.202
6.203
Payroll / Personnel /
64
64
Description: Serves as receptionist; traditional or

modular workstation; if modular, could include overhead
6.204
storage
6.205
Conference Room
240
240

6.206

6.207
Galley Area
30
30
Description: Counter containing sink, coffee maker, microwave,

storage cabinets; full or partial height refrigerator; programmed
6.208
as approximately 3' x 10' alcove area

6.209
Fiscal Assistant Office
120
120

6.210
6.211
Purchasing Officer Office
150
150

desk, 2 visitor chairs, bookcase; standard phone / data
6.212
Function: Room for Purchasing books and materials
6.213
Purchasing File Room
120
120
Description: Enclosed room; includes open shelving and file

cabinets, with a small conference table and 4 chairs for vendor
6.214
meetings; wire for potential future office with standard phone / data
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6.2

Department:
Division:
Unit:

Fiscal Division
Reference
Number
Component
General Remarks
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
6.215
Accountant Office
150
150

6.216
phone / data
6.217
Fiscal Director Office
240
240

desk, 2 visitor chairs, 5 bookcases, standard phone / data;
6.218
natural light desired

Function: Secure room for personnel/confidential records
6.219
Personnel File Room
120
120
Description: Lockable file room containing 7 lateral cabinets

and safe; design for potential conversion to office in future;
6.220
locate in more private / restricted area of office suite

Function: General purpose copy / production / mail area
6.221
Work Area
200
200
Description: Open work area which includes space for

floor model copier as well as work counter and over /
6.222
under storage cabinets

Function: Room containing office supplies
6.223
Stock Room
240
240
Description: Lockable room containing shelving along

walls for office supplies, plus some open floor space for
6.224
boxes of copy paper; include lockable closet for storage of IT supplies

6.225
Storage Room
150
150
Description: Lockable room for general purpose storage

of archived records, Christmas decorations, and other bulky items;
6.226
wire for potential future office with standard phone / data
6.227
TOTAL PERSONNEL

5
1,944
35%
2,624
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6.2

Department:
Division:
Fiscal Division
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
PUBLIC CIRCULATION
Reception / Waiting
6.201
120 NSF
Admin.
Assistant
6.203
64 NSF
Work Area
Clerk Division (6.1)
6.221
200 NSF
Conference Room
6.205
240 NSF
Galley
Area
6.207
30 NSF
Purchasing
File Room
6.213
120 NSF
Stock Room
6.223
240 NSF
Fiscal Assistant Office

6.209
120 NSF
Purchasing Officer
Office
6.211
150 NSF
Storage
Room
6.225
150 NSF
Accountant
Office
6.215
150 NSF
Personnel
File Room
6.219
120 NSF
Fiscal Director
Office
6.217
240 NSF

6.3

Department:
Division:
Unit:

Reference
Number
Component
Lower Level
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Storage room for surplus furniture / books
6.301
600
600
Description: Lockable room containing shelving for surplus law

books as well as open floor space for desks, chairs,
6.302
bookcases, and other surplus equipment
6.303
6.304
6.305
6.306
6.307
6.308
6.309
6.310
6.311
6.312
6.313
TOTAL PERSONNEL

0
600
15%
690
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6.3

Department:
Division:
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:

6.301
600 NSF

Section 7.0 -- COURT OF APPEALS CENTRAL STAFF
SECTION SUMMARY
Reference
Number
7.1
Component
Staff Totals
2014
2040
All Divisions
TOTALS
NSF
Space Totals
Factor
DGSF
18
3,360
35%
4,536
18
3,360
35%
4,536
Facility Program
Staffing
This section describes Court of Appeals Central Staff which is a

component of the Court of Appeals Clerks Office.
It is projected that Central Staff will increase from 7 positions in

2014 to 18 positions by 2040. This is believed to be a high growth
area due to some court casetypes being shifted from the Supreme
Court to the Court of Appeals, as well as to general growth in the
need for staff.
Description
Central Staff examine all court filings, check for proper
jurisdiction, review petitions for certiorari, and prepare
preliminary briefs and recommendations.
Space
Current Location
Central Staff space should be designed much like a typical

attorney office suite. It includes a small reception/library area, a
work area, and 18 private attorney offices. There is no public
contact, but there is frequent interaction with the Court of Appeals
Clerk.
Court of Appeals Central Staff is currently located on the Fifth

Floor of the Health Building.
Adjacencies

Based on the suggested stacking plans, Court of Appeals Central
Staff would be located on either the First or Second Floor of the
new building.
Based on the suggested stacking plans, Court of Appeals Central

Staff would be located on either the First or Second Floor.
Special Issues

7.0
COURT OF APPEALS CENTRAL STAFF -- STAFF & WORK AREA REQUIREMENTS

Number of Staff
Section
Division
7.1
ALL DIVISIONS
Position
2014
2040
Size (NSF)
Applications Attorney
10
150
Floating Attorney
150
150
18
(future assumes 1 per panel)

Floating Attorney
(assumes additional floaters
for up to 8 panels and
24 judges)

7.0
COURT OF APPEALS CENTRAL STAFF -- SPACE DESCRIPTION

Department:
Division:
Unit:

All Divisions
Reference
Number
Component
Unit
NSF
First or Second Floor;
Proximity to Court of Appeals
Clerk and Judges
2040 Space Plan
Total
2014
2040 of Spaces
NSF
General Remarks
Central Staff review every docketed case for
jurisdictional or legal dismissal, and develop
initial opinions for all other cases.
Specific Remarks
Function: Entry area into office suite
7.101
Entry Area
30
30
Description: Open floor space at entry; leads directly into Library /

Conference Area
7.102
Function: Location for law books and reporter series
7.103
300
300
Description: Open area containing approximately 12 bookcases

(currently 303 COA reports / 286 SC reports); also includes table
7.104
and 4 chairs which may be used by interns

Function: Space for printer, supplies, and work counter
7.105
Work Area
300
300
Description: Work counter approximately 14' long, with storage

below; space for printer on counter plus layout space for files;
7.106
copier not required

7.107
Attorney Office
150
18
18
2,700

7.108

7.109
Galley Area
30
30

7.110
7.111
7.112
7.113
TOTAL PERSONNEL

18
3,360
35%
4,536
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7.0
COURT OF APPEALS CENTRAL STAFF -- INTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
Division:
All Divisions
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
Attorney
Office
7.107
150 NSF
Attorney
Office
7.107
150 NSF
Attorney
Office
7.107
150 NSF
Attorney
Office
7.107
150 NSF
Attorney
Office
7.107
150 NSF
Attorney
Office
7.107
150 NSF
Attorney
Office
7.107
150 NSF
Attorney
Office
7.107
150 NSF
Entry Area
7.101
30 NSF
Galley
Area
7.109
30 NSF
Work Area
7.105
300 NSF

7.103
300 NSF
Attorney
Office
7.107
150 NSF
Attorney
Office
7.107
150 NSF
Attorney
Office
7.107
150 NSF
Attorney
Office
7.107
150 NSF
Attorney
Office
7.107
150 NSF
Attorney
Office
7.107
150 NSF
Attorney
Office
7.107
150 NSF
Attorney
Office
7.107
150 NSF
Attorney
Office
7.107
150 NSF
Attorney
Office
7.107
150 NSF

Section 8.0 -- COURT OF APPEALS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SECTION SUMMARY
Staff Totals
2014
2040
NSF
Space Totals
Factor
DGSF
2,098
35%
2,832
1,040
35%
1,404
3,138
35%
4,236
Reference
Number
Component
8.1
Office Space
8.2
Support Space
TOTALS
Facility Program
This section describes Court of Appeals Information Technology

which is a component of the Court of Appeals Clerks Office.
Based on the suggested stacking plans, the office space for Court
of Appeals Information Technology would be located on either
the First or Second Floor of the new building. The data center /
server room should be located on the Lower Level, partly to make
use of that space, and potentially to provide a more secure area
than on an upper floor. The separation of the data center / server
room from staff space is acceptable as long as electronic and visual
monitoring of the room is provided.
Description
Information Technology (IT) serves the technology needs of the
Court, including computer, video, and audio systems. Court of
Appeals IT currently shares space and some equipment with
Supreme Court Information Technology. The desire is to provide
some separation of space and equipment, although contiguous
space is acceptable in order to potentially share emergency and
environmental equipment for the main server rooms (e.g., back-up
power and fire suppression).
Staffing
It is projected that Information Technology will increase from four
positions in 2014 to seven positions by 2040.
Current Location
Court of Appeals Information Technology is currently located on
the Fifth Floor of the 254 Washington Street Building, and shares
part of the office suite with the Supreme Court Clerk (244
Washington Street). Additional Court of Appeals IT storage space
is located in the Judicial Building and in the Health Building.

Facility Program
Space
different area, or even on a different floor, if required by the

stacking plan.
The program for Court of Appeals IT includes sections for Office

Space and Support Space.
The office space consists primarily of offices for the Director and
System Engineers. There is also a 300 square foot work center
which includes workbenches and shelving for computer supplies.
This room should have abundant data ports and electrical outlets
to support programming, diagnosing, and repairing computer
equipment.
The support space includes a data center / server room, which is
the main hub of the Courts data network. It may have a raised
floor (to be determined), and should have typical features
associated with a data center, including appropriate fire
suppression, back-up power supply, and temperature/humidity
control. This room should be an inboard space with no external
windows, and care should be taken with its placement to
minimize the risk of flooding from plumbing or other potential
leaks.
The support space also includes various storage and supply
rooms. Some of these rooms might be positioned in such a way as
to allow for future expansion of the data center if that ever
becomes necessary.
These rooms should be conveniently
accessible from the office space, but need not be directly adjacent.
They are more likely to be internal spaces in order to allow natural
light to be provided to the office spaces. The support spaces have
been programmed separately because they could be located in a
In addition, an 800 square foot training room has been

programmed (Section 15.4) which would be used for computer
and software training for court employees. The room should
accommodate approximately 20 persons, and be designed with a
smartboard and other presentation technology. It should also be
an inboard space without windows for both presentation and
security reasons.
Adjacencies
Based on the suggested stacking plans, the office space for Court
of Appeals IT would be located on either the First or Second Floor.
Court of Appeals IT serves all components of the Court of
Appeals, and will therefore interact with court staff and judges on
computer, video, and audio issues. Convenient access throughout
the building by means of elevators or stairway would be
beneficial.
Special Issues
Special security, electrical, and mechanical requirements

for the data center / server room
Potentially raised floor considerations for the data center /
server room

8.0
COURT OF APPEALS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- STAFF & WORK AREA REQUIREMENTS

Number of Staff
Section
Division
8.1
OFFICE SPACE
Position
2014
2040
Size (NSF)
Director
180
System Engineer
150
Contractor
120
48

COURT OF APPEALS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- SPACE DESCRIPTION

Department:
Division:
Unit:
COURT OF APPEALS IT
Office Space
Reference
Number
Component
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
8.1
General Remarks
IT should be located in an internal, restricted area
with convenient access to the freight elevator.
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
8.101
Reception Area
120
120
Description: Very limited public contact with exception of

vendors and some deliveries; seating for 2 to 3 persons
8.102
Function: Workstation for Administrative Assistant
8.103
Administrative Assistant Workstation
48
48
Description: Modular workstation; should have higher panels

for privacy and storage; phone; multiple data ports and power
8.104
supplies
8.105
Galley Area
30
30

8.106

Function: Area for staff and visitor meetings
8.107
Conference Area
400
400
Description: Open conference area; includes moveable tables with 12

to 14 chairs; markerboard on multiple walls; phone; multiple data ports
8.108
and power supplies for presentations and conferencing

Function: Workroom for computer programming / repair
8.109
Work Center
300
300
Description: Enclosed room for IT staff to work on computer equipment;

includes work counter or bench along perimeter; phone; multiple data
8.110
ports and power supplies; locate directly adjacent to Conference Area

8.111
Contractor Office
120
120

desk, 1 visitor chair, bookcase; phone; multiple data ports and
8.112
power supplies
8.113
System Engineer Office
150
600

desk, side work bench, visitor chair, bookcase; phone; multiple data
8.114
ports and power supplies
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Department:
Division:
Unit:
COURT OF APPEALS IT
Office Space
Reference
Number
Component
8.1
General Remarks
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
8.115
Director Office
180
180

desk, 2 visitor chairs, bookcase; separate file cabinet; phone; multiple
8.116

Function: General purpose copy / production room
8.117
Copy / Work Room
120
120

8.118

Function: Secure room for equipment
8.119
Storage Room
180
180
Description: Lockable storage room containing shelving racks;

design for potential conversion to office in future with phone
8.120
and multiple data ports / power supplies; locate in a more

private / restricted area of office suite
8.121
8.122
8.123
8.124
8.125
8.126
8.127
TOTAL PERSONNEL

7
2,098
35%
2,832
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8.1
COURT OF APPEALS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- INTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
COURT OF APPEALS IT
Division:
Office Space
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
Admin. Asst.
Workstation
8.103
48 NSF
System
Engineer
Office
8.113
150 NSF
Director
Office
8.115
180 NSF
System
Engineer
Office
8.113
150 NSF
System
Engineer
Office
8.113
150 NSF
System
Engineer
Office
8.113
150 NSF
Contractor
Office
8.111
120 NSF
Reception Area
8.101
120 NSF
Work Center
8.109
300 NSF
Storage Room
8.119
180 NSF
Galley
8.105
30 NSF
Copy / Work
Room
8.117
120 NSF
Conference Area
8.107
400 NSF


Department:
Division:
Unit:
COURT OF APPEALS IT
Support Space
Reference
Number
Component
Lower Level
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
8.2
General Remarks
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Room to store computer equipment
8.201
New Equipment Storage Room
300
300
Description: Lockable room with shelving to accommodate

monitors, laptops, keyboards, and other PC supplies;
8.202
also includes open floor space for stacking of bulkier

items; proximity to loading dock and/or freight elevator
8.203
would be beneficial
Function: Storage room for surplus material
8.204
Surplus Storage Room
240
240
Description: Lockable room for storage of older computer

equipment, such as printers, fax machines, laptops,
8.205
docking stations, etc.; includes shelving along one or two

walls, with some open floor space to stack items
8.206
Function: Data Center / Server Room for Court of Appeals
8.207
500
500
Description: Secure enclosed room for computer server racks

and backup equipment; should have appropriate fire
8.208
suppression as well as humidity and climate control; includes

small table for unpacking and assembling equipment; should
8.209
be in an internal location away from windows; should be

accessible from Court of Appeals IT Office Space (8.1), either
8.210
directly or through restricted circulation
8.211
8.212
8.213
TOTAL PERSONNEL

0
1,040
35%
1,404
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8.2
COURT OF APPEALS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- INTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
COURT OF APPEALS IT
Division:
Support Space
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
New Equipment
Storage Room
8.201
300 NSF
Surplus Storage Room

8.204
240 NSF
Court of Appeals IT
Office Space (8.1)

8.207
500 NSF

Section 9.0 -- AGENCY / SHELL SPACE
SECTION SUMMARY
Reference
Number
9.1
Component
Staff Totals
2014
2040
Agency / Shell Space
TOTALS
NSF
Space Totals
Factor
DGSF
45
13,846
30%
18,000
45
13,846
30%
18,000
Facility Program
AGENCY / SHELL SPACE
The strategy for addressing future growth in the number of Court

of Appeals judges and chamber staff is to provide space that can
be converted into judicial chambers as needed. An allocation of
18,000 departmental gross square feet has been identified. This
square footage provides the capability to add up to 9 additional
judicial chambers beyond the original total of 15 chambers. The
provision of 24 total Court of Appeals chambers would allow the
Court to double from its 2014 complement of 12 judges, and
should address expansion needs until well into the second half of
the 21st Century.
As potential future chambers, the Agency / Shell space should be

on an upper floor (Second Floor or higher) and not on the First
Floor. In addition, as future chambers, consideration should be
given to locating the space to achieve required natural light to
judicial offices and other chamber staff offices.
There are three options for providing the initial allocation of

space. One option calls for maintaining the space as shelled or
unfinished. This approach reduces initial capital expenditures for
construction, and provides maximum flexibility with respect to
future use and conversion of the space. A second approach calls
for finishing the space for an undetermined agency or multiple
agencies.
When the Court of Appeals requires additional
chambers, this function or functions would have to be displaced
from the building, and the space renovated into chambers. The
conversion is likely to occur in blocks of approximately 6,000
square feet, as Court of Appeals judges are typically added in
three-judge panels, and each judicial chamber totals about 2,000
departmental square feet.
A third approach would be a
combination of shelled and finished space. Ideally, this hybrid
combination might be either 12,000 square feet shelled space and
6,000 square feet finished space, or 6,000 square feet shelled space
and 12,000 square feet finished space, in order to facilitate upfit for
a three-judge panel.
Adjacencies
If the space is finished for a court-related agency, it is possible that
some public contact and access will be required. However,
consideration should be given to the inevitability that this space
will ultimately become judicial chambers, and will therefore
require access from the restricted zone of the building.
Special Issues
Layout and design with potential to become future judicial

chambers.
Locate with primary access from restricted zone on upper
floors, probably Second and Third Floors.

9.0
FUTURE COURT OF APPEALS CHAMBERS -- STAFF & WORK AREA REQUIREMENTS

Number of Staff
Section
Division
9.1
FUTURE COA
Position
2014
2040+
Size (NSF)
Judge
350
Staff Attorney
27
150
Judicial Assistant or Staff Attorney
150
45

9.1
AGENCY / SHELL SPACE -- SPACE DESCRIPTION

Department:
Division:
Unit:
Reference
Number
Component
Second and Third Floors
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
Total
NSF
General Remarks
This area will provide space for nine future Court of Appeals
judicial chamber suites, each approximately 2,000 DGSF
(three 3-judge panels).
Specific Remarks
It is to be determined whether the 18,000 square feet of area
9.101
Finished / Shell Space
45
13,846
would be initially designed as unfinished shell space and

completed only when needed, or whether the space will be
9.102
finished for a currently undesignated agency or agencies,

which would be relocated when the Court of Appeals
9.103
requires additional chamber space.
9.104
9.105
9.106
9.107
9.108
9.109
9.110
9.111
9.112
9.113
TOTAL PERSONNEL

45
13,846
30%
18,000
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9.0
AGENCY / SHELL SPACE -- INTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
LEGEND
Division:
Vault
Unit:
Restricted Circulation
Agency / Shell Space

9.101
Distributed as Necessary
Approximately 2,000 Square Feet per Chamber Unit

Section 10.0 -- SUPREME COURT CONFERENCE CENTER
SECTION SUMMARY
Reference
Number
10.1
Staff Totals
2014
2040
Component
Conference / Multi-Purpose Room
TOTALS
NSF
Space Totals
Factor
DGSF
4,620
15%
5,313
4,620
15%
5,313
Facility Program
Space
This section describes the Supreme Court Conference Center.
The existing Judicial Conference Room is about 1,400 net square

feet. The new Conference Room has been expanded to 2,400
square feet in order to increase overall flexibility and use. This
room is intended to be an impressive space, rather than a simply
utilitarian meeting room.
Room dimensions might be
approximately 40 feet by 60 feet, to match the Court of Appeals
Courtroom, with a minimum ceiling height of 12 to 14 feet.
Finishes should be fairly formal with millwork and wallpaper.
The room might also include an archive/court history display
area containing photographs and documents related to the two
courts.
Description
The Supreme Court Conference Center is supervised by the
Supreme Court through the Supreme Court Clerks Office. It is a
highly utilized space for meetings, conferences, and training
sessions.
Current Location
The main Judicial Conference Room is currently located on the
Fifth Floor of the 244 Washington Street Building.
Based on the suggested stacking plans, the Supreme Court
Conference Center would be located on the Third Floor of the new
building. It is envisioned that the Conference Center would align
in the vertical stack formed by the Supreme Court courtroom on
the Fifth Floor, and the Court of Appeals courtroom on the Fourth
Floor. Each of these three spaces is served by an 1,800-square-foot
public lobby, which should also stack vertically. These lobbies
should become increasingly formal in design and appearance
through the progression from the Third Floor up to the Fifth Floor.
Furniture should be substantial, yet flexible. There should be

moveable wood tables with lock-down castors. Nicely designed,
stackable chairs should be provided for 80 to 100 persons. The
room should include appropriate video-conferencing and
presentation technology. This room might also serve as a mock
courtroom for law school students. One end of the room might
potentially be designed with an elevated dais to seat seven
persons.
The room will be accessed by an entry lobby of 1,800 square feet.
This lobby can serve as additional area for reception and
gathering. With the Conference Center doors open, the spaces
should flow together. The lobby should be primarily open, but
should contain some seating. It should not be finished quite as
formally as the lobbies on the two courtroom floors.

Facility Program
A kitchenette has also been programmed to support the room. It

includes a sink, refrigerator, and microwave, and possibly
vending machines along one side. The other side should contain
an approximately 12 long counter to be used as a serving area for
catered items or boxed lunches.
Adjacencies
Although technically under control of the Supreme Court, the
Conference Center will be shared by the Court of Appeals. It
should be located on the Third Floor of the new building, which is
primarily a Court of Appeals floor, due to the desire to stack the
three large meeting spaces on the upper three floors.
Special Issues
Column-free space of approximately 40 x 60

Minimum ceiling height of 12 to 14
Accessible from both the public and restricted zones

10.1
SUPREME COURT CONFERENCE CENTER -- SPACE DESCRIPTION

Department:
Division:
Unit:
SUPREME COURT
CONFERENCE CENTER
Reference
Number
Component
Third Floor
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
This room is used for joint Court meetings, staff
conferences, training sessions, and other events,
such as Judicial Council meetings.
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Entry space from main core
10.101
Lobby
1800
1,800
Description: Lobby space similar to that provided for courtrooms

on Fourth and Fifth Floors, although not finished as formally;
10.102
10.103
primarily open with some seating
Judicial Conference /
Multi-Purpose Room
Function: Flexible use room for conferences and training
2400
2,400
Description: Room dimensions of approximately 40' x 60'; wood

tables on lock-down casters (or equivalent) for ease of
10.104
movement; one end of the room may include judicial dais

to serve as Mock Courtroom; fairly formal design with
10.105
wallpaper and some millwork; ceiling height of

approximately 12-14 feet
10.106
10.107
Function: Service area for Judicial Conference Room
10.108
Kitchenette / Serving Counter
120
120
Description: Approximately 10' x 12' room containing

double sink, refrigerator, microwave, storage cabinets, and
10.109
counter for catered items; potential vending machine

Function: Storage area
10.110
Storage Room
180
180
Description: Enclosed room for storage of extra chairs

and portable tables
10.111
Function: A/V area
10.112
A/V Room
120
120
Description: Enclosed room for A/V equipment and

potential technician workstation
10.113
TOTAL PERSONNEL

0
4,620
15%
5,313
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10.1
SUPREME COURT CONFERENCE CENTER -- INTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
SUPREME COURT
Division:
CONFERENCE CENTER
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
Kitchenette
10.108
120 NSF
Lobby
10.101
1,800 NSF
Judicial Conference / Multi-Purpose Room

10.103
2,400 NSF
Storage Room
10.110
180 NSF
A/V Room
10.112
120 NSF

Section 11.0 -- JUDICIAL LIBRARY
SECTION SUMMARY
Reference
Number
11.1
Component
Staff Totals
2014
2040
NSF
Space Totals
Factor
DGSF
Judicial Library
1,682
20%
2,018
TOTALS
1,682
20%
2,018
Facility Program
JUDICIAL LIBRARY
Space
This section describes the Judicial Library.
The total area allocated to the Library is approximately 2,000 gross

square feet. The two court libraries currently have approximately
2,000 linear feet of shelving although not all of it is being utilized.
Stack space has been programmed for approximately 800 square
feet. In addition, there would be conference tables to conduct
both research and meetings, as well as individual work carrels
with computer access. An office has been programmed for a
librarian although no such position currently exists.
Description
The Judicial Library is programmed to be a shared space by the
Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. It will contain historical
volumes of the reporter series, along with other research
materials.
Adjacencies
Current Location
The existing Supreme Court Library is on the Fifth Floor of the 244
Washington Street Building. It was recently significantly reduced
in size in order to accommodate the Fiscal Office of the Supreme
Court Clerk. The Court of Appeals Library is on the Fourth Floor
of the Judicial Building.
There are no required adjacencies. It may be desirable to locate

the Library near the Reporter of Decisions, who might provide
some oversight of the space in advance of a dedicated librarian
position. The Library is primarily utilized by staff attorneys and
interns.
Special Issues

Based on the suggested stacking plans, the Judicial Library would
be located on the Second Floor of the new building. It is a fairly
independent function, and could be located nearly anywhere in
the building. This library is used exclusively by staff, and should
be located in the restricted zone of the building.
Floor loading factor for stack space

11.1
JUDICIAL LIBRARY -- SPACE DESCRIPTION

Department:
Division:
Unit:
JUDICIAL LIBRARY
Reference
Number
Component
Second Floor
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
The Judicial Library is primarily used by Staff Attorneys and
Interns. It is not used by the general public.
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Arrival space for visitors to library
11.101
Entry Area
100
11.102
Librarian Office
150
100
150
Description: Open floor space leading to research / stack area

Function: Enclosed office for librarian
Description: Enclosed office, approximately 10' x 15'; interior

window to supervise library; standard furnishings
11.103
Function: Space to sort books, store supplies, make copies
11.104
Workroom
240
240
Description: Enclosed room containing counter on 2 or 3 walls,

with under-counter and overhead cabinets; some knee-hole
11.105
space for seated tasks; also requires open space for floor copier
plus area for book carts to be stored
11.106
Function: Area for computer and book research
11.107
Carrel Area
24
192
Description: 8 carrels, each approximately 24 NSF;

programmed as 4' wide by 3' deep for desk, plus 3' for seating;
11.108
locate adjacent to research area, and near library entry area

Function: Space to lay out and review law books
11.109
Research Area
200
200
Description: Open area containing two conference tables and

seating; should be located adjacent to stack area for convenient
11.110
movement between research and stack space

Function: Storage space for law books
11.111
Stack Area
800
800
Description: Previously 94 units, 2.5' - 3' wide each, ranging from

4 to 7 shelves high; approximately 2,000 total linear feet of
11.112
books for the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals; library

has been reduced in size - space provided for
11.113
approximately 1,200 to 1,400 linear feet of books
TOTAL PERSONNEL

1
1,682
20%
2,018
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11.1
JUDICIAL LIBRARY -- INTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
LEGEND
JUDICIAL LIBRARY
Division:
Vault
Unit:
Carrel Area (8)

11.107
24 NSF Each
Entry Area
11.101
100 NSF
Librarian Office
11.102
150 NSF
Research Area
11.109
200 NSF
Workroom
11.104
240 NSF
Stack Area
11.111
800 NSF

Section 12.0 -- PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
SECTION SUMMARY
Reference
Number
12.1
Component
All Divisions
TOTALS
Staff Totals
2014
2040
NSF
Space Totals
Factor
DGSF
948
35%
1,280
948
35%
1,280
Facility Program
Space
This section describes the Public Information Office.
Public Information Office space should be designed as a typical

office suite.
It includes open space for a reception area,
administrative assistant workstation, and copy / storage area.
The remainder of the office consists of four enclosed rooms for the
Directors office, Media Analysts office, Speech Writers office,
and a conference room.
Description
The Public Information Office serves as a public contact point for
the Supreme Court, including arranging and leading Court tours,
and dealing with the media. The office summarizes court
opinions and distributes them to various media outlets.
Current Location
The Public Information Office is currently located on the Fifth
Floor of the 244 Washington Street Building.
Adjacencies
The Public Information Office is organized under the Chief Justice
but does not require direct adjacency. This office is responsible for
court tours, so convenient access to the main lobby in order to
meet tour groups would be beneficial.
Special Issues

Based on the suggested stacking plans, the Public Information
Office would be located on either the First or Second Floor of the
new building.
Convenient access to the main lobby and Supreme Court

courtroom
Staffing
The Public Information Office has consisted of one staff position
since its inception. Over the next 25 years, the office is projected
to potentially increase to four staff positions.
12.0
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE -- STAFF & WORK AREA REQUIREMENTS

Number of Staff
Section
Division
12.1
ALL DIVISIONS
Position
2014
2040
Size (NSF)
Director
150
Media Analyst
120
Speech Writer
120
48

12.1
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE -- SPACE DESCRIPTION

Department:
Division:
Unit:

All Divisions
Reference
Number
Component
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
This office serves as the public contact point for the Supreme
Court. It is responsible for Court tours and media interaction.
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
12.101
Reception Area
160
160
Description: Reception space containing small waiting area

with 3 to 4 visitor chairs
12.102
12.103
48
48

could include overhead storage; locate as part of reception
12.104
area
12.105
Conference Room
240
240

12.106

12.107
Galley Area
30
30

microwave, storage cabinets; half-height refrigerator;
12.108

12.109
Director Office
150
150

12.110
phone / data
12.111
Media Analyst Office
120
120

12.112
12.113
Speech Writer Office
120
120

12.114
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12.1
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE -- SPACE DESCRIPTION

Department:
Division:
Unit:

All Divisions
Reference
Number
Component
General Remarks
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Work area
12.115
Copy / Storage Area
80
80
Description: Counter containing multi-function printer,

information rack
12.116
12.117
12.118
12.119
12.120
12.121
12.122
12.123
12.124
12.125
12.126
12.127
TOTAL PERSONNEL

4
948
35%
1,280
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12.1
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE -- INTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
Division:
All Divisions
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
PUBLIC CIRCULATION
Reception Area
12.101
160 NSF
Conference Room
12.105
240 NSF
Admin. Asst.
Workstation
12.103
48 NSF
Copy / Storage Area

12.115
80 NSF
Galley
12.107
30 NSF
Director Office
12.109
150 NSF
Media Analyst Office

12.111
120 NSF
Speech Writer Office

12.113
120 NSF

Section 13.0 -- REPORTER OF DECISIONS
SECTION SUMMARY
Reference
Number
13.1
Component
All Divisions
TOTALS
Staff Totals
2014
2040
NSF
Space Totals
Factor
DGSF
2,380
35%
3,213
2,380
35%
3,213
Facility Program
Staffing
This section describes the office of the Reporter of Decisions.
Since 1990, Reporter of Decisions staff totals were fairly constant

at seven, until a reduction to five positions in 2008 due to State
budget issues. It has been projected that Reporter staff will return
to seven positions by 2040.
Description
The Reporter of Decisions is an arm of the Supreme Court. The
Reporter of Decisions reviews, edits, publishes, and distributes
decisions of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Published
opinions are bound into the Georgia Reports (2 volumes per year)
and Georgia Appeals Reports (6 volumes per year).
Current Location
The Reporter of Decisions is currently located on the Fourth Floor
of the 244 Washington Street Building.
Based on the suggested stacking plans, the Reporter of Decisions
would be located on the Second Floor of the new building. This
should be a more private floor than the main entry floor which
would be conducive to the type of work being performed.
Space
Reporter of Decisions space should be designed much like a
library or typical attorney office suite. The primary need is for a
quiet environment. Space consists primarily of offices for the
Reporter and Editors. In addition, there is a library / research
room which is planned to contain many of the historical reports,
as well as a workroom from which to sort and mail reports to
courthouses and libraries throughout the state. Also programmed
is a 600 square foot book storage room which contains archived
books on an existing high density storage system. It is expected
that this system, or a similar one, will carry over into the new
building. Therefore, floor loading factors should be taken into
consideration.

Facility Program
Adjacencies
The Reporter of Decisions interacts with both Clerk offices, as well
as with Central Staff and staff attorneys from the judicial
chambers of both Courts. Based on the stacking plans, the
Reporter of Decisions would be located on the Second Floor which
should be a private floor, and conducive to quiet research and
editing. Proximity to the Judicial Library may prove helpful with
respect to storage of law books. The office has virtually no public
contact, but does interact with other court staff, and receives
regular shipments from UPS. Therefore, convenient access from
the loading dock would be beneficial.
Special Issues
Floor loading factor for the book storage room

Convenient access to the loading dock for receiving and
distributing law books
Quiet environment

13.0
REPORTER OF DECISIONS -- STAFF & WORK AREA REQUIREMENTS

Number of Staff
Section
Division
13.1
ALL DIVISIONS
Position
2014
2040
Size (NSF)
Reporter
180
Assistant Reporter
150
Editor
150
Assistant Editor
120

13.1
REPORTER OF DECISIONS -- SPACE DESCRIPTION

Department:
Division:
Unit:
Reference
Number
All Divisions
Component
Second Floor;
Near freight elevator
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
The Reporter of Decisions edits and publishes all
court decisions and opinions. It requires a quiet
location for optimal concentration.
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
13.101
Reception Area
120
120
Description: Very limited public contact with exception of UPS

deliveries; open area which includes location for time clock;
13.102
no other furniture required

Function: Staff conference room and resource library
13.103
Library / Research Room
400
400
Description: Room contains approximately 14 bookcases or

shelves for the SC and COA reports; also includes a conference
13.104
table with seating for 8 to 10 persons

Function: Private staff office
13.105
Reporter Office
180
180
Description: Enclosed office approximately 12' x 15';

standard office furnishings and phone/data outlets;
13.106
access to natural light is required

13.107
Assistant Reporter Office
150
150

13.108
access to natural light is desired

13.109
Assistant Editor Office
120
480

standard office furnishings and phone/data outlets
13.110
13.111
Editor Office
150
150

13.112
access to natural light is required; STC of 50+ is required;

locate in a more private area of the office
13.113
13.114
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13.1
REPORTER OF DECISIONS -- SPACE DESCRIPTION

Department:
Division:
Unit:
All Divisions
Reference
Number
Component
General Remarks
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Copy and work area
13.115
Workroom
240
240
Description: Enclosed room to limit noise transmission into office

area; includes multi-function floor machine; work counter should
13.116
be provided along two walls, with storage cabinets above and

below; locate for convenient access by UPS when delivering
13.117
reporter series or for pick-ups when distributing books

Function: Area to store book carts
13.118
Cart Storage Area
30
30
Galley Area
30
30
Description: Alcove area for cart storage; locate near workroom
13.119
13.120

13.121

Function: Storage room for archival series
13.122
Book Storage Room
600
600
Description: Enclosed room which currently includes a high

density, track file system; floor loading factor should be
13.123
considered; approximately 50 current units, planned for some

expansion; room should also include work table for sorting
13.124
books
13.125
13.126
13.127
TOTAL PERSONNEL

7
2,380
35%
3,213
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13.1
REPORTER OF DECISIONS -- INTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
Division:
All Divisions
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
Reception Area
13.101
120 NSF
Asst. Editor Office

13.109
120 NSF
Cart
Storage
Area
13.118
30 NSF
Workroom
13.115
240 NSF
Book Storage Room
13.122
600 NSF
Galley
13.120
30 NSF
Library / Research Room

13.103
400 NSF
Asst. Editor Office

13.109
120 NSF
Reporter Office
13.105
180 NSF
Asst. Editor Office
13.109
120 NSF
Asst. Reporter Office
13.107
150 NSF
Asst. Editor Office
13.109
120 NSF
Editor Office
13.111
150 NSF

Section 14.0 -- BAR ADMISSIONS
SECTION SUMMARY
Reference
Number
14.1
Component
All Divisions
TOTALS
Staff Totals
2014
2040
NSF
Space Totals
Factor
DGSF
9.5
15
4,842
35%
6,537
9.5
15
4,842
35%
6,537
Facility Program
BAR ADMISSIONS
This section describes the Office of Bar Admissions.
Based on the suggested stacking plans, Bar Admissions would be

located on the First Floor of the new building.
Description
Staffing
The Office of Bar Admissions is the administrative arm of the
Supreme Court, and is responsible for the admission of attorneys
to the practice of law in Georgia. The Board of Bar Examiners and
the Board to Determine Fitness of Bar Applicants are appointed by
the Supreme Court to implement the Rules Governing Admission
to the Practice of Law in Georgia. The Office screens bar
applicants for character fitness to serve as attorneys and also
administers the bar exam twice per year.
The exam is
administered in the Georgia Airport Convention Center to
approximately 1,400 applicants in July and 600 applicants in
February. The Board to Determine Fitness is comprised of seven
attorneys and three non-attorneys who meet every month to
interview candidates at the Georgia State Bar.
Current Location
The Office of Bar Admissions is currently located on the Fourth
Floor of the 244 Washington Street Building.
Since 1990, Bar Admissions staff totals have been fairly constant at
approximately nine staff, with supplemental accounting and
network systems assistance from two persons. Based on the Phase
I Strategic Plan, it has been projected that staff will ultimately
increase to 15 positions by 2040.
Space
Bar Admissions space should be designed with a public area
component and a secure staff area component. The public area
consists of the main reception / waiting area, six testing booths,
and a Conference / Hearing Room of 540 square feet. The testing
booths are used by applicants who request special provisions for
taking the bar exam. Other public contact is primarily by
applicants who have failed the exam, which can peak to
approximately 20 persons per day in the period after results are
distributed.

Facility Program
The majority of the remainder of the suite is dedicated to either

staff offices or to work / file areas. Staff require offices due to the
confidential nature of investigating character fitness of applicants.
Fairly large spaces are provided for preparing, mailing, and
storing the nearly 2,000 exams given each year, as well as
applicant files.
Adjacencies
The Office of Bar Admissions is a fairly independent component,
but is an arm of the Supreme Court. It does have some interaction
with the Supreme Court Clerks Office. Based on the stacking
plans, it would be a First Floor function with access to natural
light desirable.
Special Issues
Potential floor loading factor for a high density filing

system
Convenient access to the loading dock for distributing and
receiving bar exams
Quiet environment

14.0
BAR ADMISSIONS -- STAFF & WORK AREA REQUIREMENTS

Number of Staff
Section
Division
14.1
ALL DIVISIONS
Position
2014
2040
Size (NSF)
Director
240
Assistant Director
180
Admin. Application Analyst/
150
150
4.5
120
Administrative Assistant/Intake Clerk
48
Accountant
150
Network Systems Analyst
150
9.5
15
Bar Exam Coordinator

Executive Assistant/
Senior Application Analyst
Application Analyst

14.1
BAR ADMISSIONS -- SPACE DESCRIPTION

Department:
Division:
Unit:
Reference
Number
BAR ADMISSIONS
All Divisions
Component
First Floor
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
The Office of Bar Admissions is responsible for the admission
of attorneys to the practice of law in Georgia.
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
14.101
240
240
Description: Open area approximately 12' wide by 16' deep

queuing space for public counter, plus waiting area with seating
14.102
for approximately 10 persons

14.103
Public Counter
21
42
14.104
Counter Workstation
24
48
Counter Circulation
18
36
Administrative Assistant /
Intake Clerk Workstation
48
96

each position; approximately 12" shelf for public, with remainder
used by staff; 42" to 44" high counter for public, with a
portion at ADA height; staff at seated level with 29"-30" high
14.105
work surface; minimum 3' circulation aisle behind counter
14.106
14.107

could include overhead storage; locate near public
14.108
counter
14.109
Counter Work Area
60
60
Description: Counter containing multi-function printer,

date/time stamp; cabinets below for storage and supplies;
14.110
locate near counter workstations

Function: Testing area for attorneys
14.111
Testing Booth
120
720
Description: Enclosed room of approximately 10' x 12'; glass in door

or side panel for supervision; contains work counter and
14.112
chair
Function: Attorney hearings; staff / visitor meetings
14.113
Conference / Hearing Room
540
540

14.114
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14.1

Department:
Division:
Unit:
BAR ADMISSIONS
All Divisions
Reference
Number
Component
General Remarks
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
14.115
Galley
30
30

14.116

14.117
Application Analyst Office
120
4.5
840

14.118
14.119
Admin. Application Analyst/

Bar Exam Coordinator Office
150
150

14.120
14.121
Executive Assistant/
Senior Application Analyst Office
150
150

14.122
14.123
Work Area
400
400
Description: Extensive counter space required;

14.124

Function: Room for storage of supplies / forms
14.125
Storage Room
150
150

14.126
future office with standard phone / data supply

Function: Enclosed room for files
14.127
File Room
500
500
Description: Enclosed room; should be lockable for security

purposes
14.128
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14.1

Department:
Division:
Unit:
BAR ADMISSIONS
All Divisions
Reference
Number
Component
General Remarks
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Enclosed room for storage of completed Bar Exams
14.129
Security Closet
120
120
Description: Enclosed, lockable room; includes shelving racks for

boxes of paper files; locate in a private area of the agency for
14.130
security purposes
14.131
Accountant Office
150
150

14.132

14.133
Network Systems Analyst Office
150
150

14.134

14.135
Assistant Director Office
180
180

14.136

14.137
Director Office
240
240

14.138
14.139
14.140
14.141
TOTAL PERSONNEL
9.5

15
4,842
35%
6,537
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14.1
BAR ADMISSIONS -- INTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
BAR ADMISSIONS
Division:
All Divisions
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
PUBLIC CIRCULATION
Testing
Booth
14.111
120 NSF
Testing
Booth
14.111
120 NSF
Testing
Booth
14.111
120 NSF

14.101
240 NSF
Testing
Booth
14.111
120 NSF
Testing
Booth
14.111
120 NSF
Testing
Booth
14.111
120 NSF
Public Counter (2)

14.103
21 NSF Each
Counter Wkst.
Counter Wkst.
14.104
14.104
24 NSF + Circ.
24 NSF + Circ.
Conference / Hearing Room

14.113
540 NSF
Admin. / Intake
Admin. / Intake
Clerk Wkst.
Clerk Wkst.
14.107 48 NSF
14.107 48 NSF
Counter Work Area
14.109 60 NSF
File Room
14.127
500 NSF
Work Area
14.123
400 NSF
Security Closet
14.129
120 NSF
Storage Room
14.125
150 NSF
Accountant
14.131
150 NSF
Galley
Area
14.115
30 NSF
Application
Analyst
14.117
120 NSF
Application
Analyst
14.117
120 NSF
Application
Analyst
14.117
120 NSF
Application
Analyst
14.117
120 NSF
Application
Analyst
14.117
120 NSF
Application
Analyst
14.117
120 NSF
Application
Analyst
14.117
120 NSF
Admin. Application
Analyst /
Bar Exam Coord.
14.119
150 NSF
Executive Asst. /
Senior Application
Analyst
14.121
150 NSF
Network
Systems
Analyst
14.133
150 NSF
Assistant Director
14.135
180 NSF
Director
14.137
240 NSF

Section 15.0 -- COURT SUPPORT SPACES
SECTION SUMMARY
Reference
Number
Component
Staff Totals
2014
2040
NSF
Space Totals
Factor
DGSF
15%
15.1
Attorney General
15.2
Workrooms
540
15%
621
15.3
Snack Bar
300
15%
345
15.4
IT Training Room
800
15%
920
1,640
15%
1,886
TOTALS
Facility Program
allocation used to help increase the number of Central Staff

Attorneys.
This section describes Court Support Spaces.
The Media/Press room provides an area for those staff to gather

and prepare reports. It might also include cabled access to live
feeds from the courtrooms. It is best located near the main lobby.
Description
Court support spaces include a workroom for the Attorney
General, a workroom for Media/Press, an office for State Patrol, a
Snack Bar, and an Information Technology (IT) Training Room.
The State Patrol Office would ideally be located on the First Floor
near the security screening checkpoint to serve as a base location
for those staff. The room would include staff lockers, a work desk,
and a conference table with chairs.
Current Location
The Snack Bar is provided due to the distance of the proposed site
from the main Capitol Complex. The Snack Bar is intended for
staff use only. It is assumed to contain vending machines for
drinks and snacks, along with a counter and microwave. It would
ideally be located on the Third Floor near the Supreme Court
Conference Center in order to potentially serve conference
participants.
Most of these spaces do not currently exist. The IT Training Room

is located on the Fifth Floor of the Health Building within Court of
Appeals space.
Based on the suggested stacking plans, the Court Support spaces
would be distributed over various floors.
The IT Training Room is used for computer training of Supreme

Court and Court of Appeals staff. It would ideally be located near
Supreme Court or Court of Appeals IT components.
Space and Adjacencies

The program provides descriptions of the spaces within this
section. In the previous program, workroom space for the
Attorney General had been provided. As part of the Program
Refinement process, this workroom was eliminated and the space
15.1
COURT SUPPORT SPACES -- SPACE DESCRIPTION

Department:
Division:
Unit:

Attorney General
Reference
Number
Component
First Floor
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Work space for Attorney General staff
15.101
Workroom
Description: This space has been deleted from the program at the
request of the Supreme Court. The area gained was used to
15.102
increase the number of Central Staff Attorneys.
15.103
15.104
15.105
15.106
15.107
15.108
15.109
15.110
15.111
15.112
15.113
TOTAL PERSONNEL

0
15%
Page 1 of 1

15.2

Department:
Division:
Unit:

Workrooms
Reference
Number
Component
First Floor
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
These workrooms are ideally located on the First Floor,
but could be distributed as necessary based on space
availability.
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Workroom for television and print media
15.201
Media / Press Room
300
300
Description: Enclosed room located off public zone;

includes work counter for laptops, as well as audio/video
15.202
feeds from the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals courtrooms

Function: Workroom for State Patrol officers
15.203
State Patrol Office
240
240
Description: State Patrol provides entry screening and security

for the building; this office serves as a home base location;
15.204
ideally located near the security checkpoint; furnishings

includes lockers, conference table with four chairs, and
15.205
workdesk
15.206
15.207
15.208
15.209
15.210
15.211
15.212
15.213
TOTAL PERSONNEL

0
540
15%
621
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15.2
COURT SUPPORT SPACES -- INTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
Division:
Workrooms
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
PUBLIC CIRCULATION
PUBLIC CIRCULATION
State Patrol Office

15.203
240 NSF
Media / Press Room

15.201
300 NSF

15.3

Department:
Division:
Unit:

Snack Bar
Reference
Number
Component
Unit
NSF
Third Floor;
Near Supreme Court
Conference Center (Section 10.0)
2040 Space Plan
Total
2014
2040 of Spaces
NSF
General Remarks
The Snack Bar will be for staff use only (no public access).
Specific Remarks
Function: Snack Bar for staff use
15.301
Snack Bar
240
240
Description: Consists of food and drink vending machines

as well as some small tables and chairs for staff use
15.302
Function: Storage closet
15.303
Storage Closet
60
60
Description: Enclosed, lockable room for storage of vending items;

should be directly accessible from Snack Bar
15.304
15.305
15.306
15.307
15.308
15.309
15.310
15.311
15.312
15.313
TOTAL PERSONNEL

0
300
15%
345
Page 1 of 1

15.3

Department:
Division:
Snack Bar
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
Snack Bar
15.301
240 NSF
Storage Closet
15.303
60 NSF

15.4

Department:
Division:
Unit:

IT Training Room
Reference
Number
Component
First Floor
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
The IT Training Room is intended for shared use by all
court staff.
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Computer training room for Court staff
15.401
IT Training Room
800
800
Description: Computer training tables to accommodate

approximately 20 staff; should include instructor desk,
15.402
smartboard, and overhead projection system; provide

appropriate data and power supplies; should be in an
15.403
internal location with no windows for presentation and

security reasons
15.404
15.405
15.406
15.407
15.408
15.409
15.410
15.411
15.412
15.413
TOTAL PERSONNEL

0
800
15%
920
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15.4

Department:
Division:
IT Training Room
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
IT Training Room
15.401
800 NSF

Section 16.0 -- FACILITY SUPPORT SPACES
SECTION SUMMARY
Reference
Number
Component
Staff Totals
2014
2040
NSF
Space Totals
Factor
DGSF
16.1
5,690
10%
6,259
16.2
Working Lobby
1,800
10%
1,980
16.3
Support Spaces
1,200
15%
1,380
16.4
Main Service Area
1,890
15%
2,174
16.5
15%
10,580
11%
11,793
TOTALS
Facility Program
The distributed service spaces are intended to be provided on

each floor.
This section describes Facility Support Spaces.
Description
Facility support spaces include the entry and main lobby area, a
Second Floor working lobby, breakrooms and staff toilets, service
and maintenance spaces, and distributed service areas for
recycling and janitor closets.
Current Location
Most of these spaces do not currently exist. Others are distributed
among the four court buildings: the Judicial Building, 244
Washington Street, 254 Washington Street, and the Health
Building.
The entry and main lobby areas are First Floor functions. The
Second Floor working lobby is a Second Floor function. The
breakrooms and staff toilets programmed in this section are
intended for the First and Second Floors. Breakrooms and toilets
for the three upper floors have been programmed as part of the
judicial chamber spaces. The service and maintenance spaces are
a Lower Level function, or wherever the loading dock is located.
It is assumed that a plaza would be provided as a forecourt to the

building. A vestibule has been programmed for temperature,
dust, and noise control into the building. After the vestibule, staff
and visitors would enter the civic lobby. This is a grand, formal
space programmed at 4,000 square feet in size. It is envisioned to
be a two-story, inspiring space. The room should convey the
importance of the building and of the Courts within. All staff and
visitors would be screened at a security checkpoint, and then
proceed into the working lobby. The working lobby provides the
connection to the public elevators, public restrooms, and First
Floor components.
As an alternative to entering the civic lobby first, the security
checkpoint could be located between the entry vestibule and civic
lobby. The civic lobby might then be a more internal space, and
would serve as the central hub to functions, such as the elevators,
stairs, public toilets, and court components.
The Second Floor working lobby serves a similar purpose on the
Second Floor. It connects the elevator core with the office space
on that floor. The amount of public contact with Second Floor
functions would vary depending on the stacking plan. These
components would be accessed from the working lobby through a
card controlled door, with intercom and video capabilities.

Facility Program
The support spaces include staff breakrooms and toilets. These

spaces should be provided on the First and Second Floors.
Depending upon occupancy counts and code requirements,
additional break and/or toilet spaces might be provided, with any
additional square footage obtained from the building grossing
factor of 27,000 square feet.
Special Issues
Design of civic lobby of approximately 4,000 square feet

Loading dock access and location
Security and environmental requirements of mail room
The service area components include the loading dock,

maintenance office, mail room, shop, bulk storage room, recycling
area, custodial office, and IT equipment recycling room. These
service spaces are operated by Georgia Building Authority, with
the exception of the IT equipment recycling room. Most building
and custodial supplies will be delivered from off-site, therefore
storage areas are modest. Based on the proposed site, it is
assumed that the service entrance might be off Frasier Street.
The distributed spaces include recycling and janitor closets. Five
recycling closets have been programmed for the five upper floors.
A closet is not required on the Lower Level since the main
recycling area is on this floor. Six janitor closets are programmed
(one per floor). The square footage for these spaces is assumed to
come from the building grossing factor, as this simplified the
building stacking plan.

16.1
FACILITY SUPPORT SPACES -- SPACE DESCRIPTION

Department:
Division:
Unit:

Reference
Number
Component
First Floor
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
The main lobby should be designed to convey the
importance of the Judicial Building and the Courts within.
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Weather and noise control for main lobby
16.101
Entry Vestibule
200
200
Description: A vestibule consisting of exterior and interior sets of

doors; helps to control temperature, noise, and dust into the
16.102
building
Function: Main entry and lobby for courthouse
16.103
Lobby / Atrium
4000
4,000
Description: Grand, formal space indicating arrival to the

Courthouse; located between entry vestibule and security
16.104
checkpoint; ideally, a two-story space to convey important

civic presence; space should be filled with light; room may
16.105
16.106
be used for large receptions and gatherings
Security Checkpoint /
First Floor Working Lobby
Function: Security checkpoint and First Floor lobby
1200
1,200
Description: Security checkpoint consisting of 2

magnetometers and 2 package scanners; also includes exit
16.107
gates; equipment should blend with surroundings and not be

obtrusive; a security station should be located near the security
16.108
equipment
The working lobby provides access to elevators, public toilets,
16.109
and First Floor components; it should also include an information

desk with provisions for electronic docketing; anticipate 3
16.110
16.111
16.112
public elevators (3500 lb./high speed)
Security Office /
Facility Control Room
Security Office Toilet
Function: Main control center of facility
240
50
240
50
Description: Central point for alarms and camera monitoring
16.113
TOTAL PERSONNEL

1
5,690
10%
6,259
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16.1
FACILITY SUPPORT SPACES -- INTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
Division:
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
First Floor Agencies
Working Lobby
16.106
1,200 NSF
Entry Vestibule
16.101
200 NSF
Lobby / Atrium
16.103
4,000 NSF
Security
Screening Area
Information
Kiosk
Lobby could also be a more internal space with Security

Screening Area in proximity to Entry Vestibule
Control Room
16.111
240 NSF
Elevator Core
and
Public Restrooms

16.2

Department:
Division:
Unit:

Working Lobby
Reference
Number
Component
Second Floor
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
This area serves as a main floor lobby area for the Second Floor.
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Lobby area
16.201
Working Lobby
1800
1,800
Description: This area provides access to and from the elevator

core, public restrooms, and agencies on the Second Floor
16.202
16.203
16.204
16.205
16.206
16.207
16.208
16.209
16.210
16.211
16.212
16.213
TOTAL PERSONNEL

0
1,800
10%
1,980
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16.2

Department:
Division:
Working Lobby
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
Second Floor Components
Lobby / Atrium
(Open to Below)
Working Lobby
16.201
1,800 NSF
Public
Restrooms
Elevator
Core

16.3

Department:
Division:
Unit:

Support Spaces
Reference
Number
Component
Distributed among
First and Second Floors
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
Breakrooms and Staff Toilets for the Chamber Floors
have been programmed with the Courts within the
Support Space sections (1.3 and 2.3).
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Medical treatment room
16.301
First Aid Room
120
120
Description: Room containing cot and first aid supplies;

should be located for easy access by paramedics in the event
16.302
of a medical emergency
16.303
Function: Breakrooms for First and Second Floors
16.304
Staff Breakrooms
300
600
Description: One breakroom located on each floor;

each contains 2 full refrigerators, double sink, microwave, coffee
16.305
maker, counter, cabinets, and tables with chairs; may

potentially include vending machines
16.306
Function: Staff toilets for First and Second Floors
16.307
Staff Toilets
120
480
Description: Male and female toilets; one set per floor;

actual number of fixtures to be based on staff occupancy
16.308
loads; additional toilet requirements can be gained from

building grossing factor, if necessary
16.309
16.310
16.311
16.312
16.313
TOTAL PERSONNEL

0
1,200
15%
1,380
Page 1 of 1

16.3

Department:
Division:
Support Spaces
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
PUBLIC CIRCULATION
First Aid Room

16.301
120 NSF
Staff Breakrooms (2)

16.304
300 NSF Each
Staff Toilets (4 Pairs)

16.307
120 NSF Each
(1 on First Floor; 1 on Second Floor)
(2 on First Floor; 2 on Second Floor)

16.4

Department:
Division:
Unit:

Main Service Area
Reference
Number
Component
Lower Level
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
Lower Level assumes a grade connection off Fraser Street.
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Loading dock and trash compactor
16.401
Loading Dock
300
300
Description: Loading dock planned as approximately 12' deep

by 25' wide; should include one bay for trash compactor
16.402
Function: Office for GBA Maintenance staff
16.403
Maintenance Office
150
150
Description: Lockable office with standard furnishings; may

include window to provide direct supervision of dock area
16.404
Function: Central point for mail receipt and distribution
16.405
Mail Room
180
180
Description: Lockable room located near loading dock

for access by US Mail and other couriers; includes work
16.406
counter, postage machine, sorting bins

Function: Room for computer equipment that is to be recycled
16.407
IT Equipment Recycling Room
180
180
Description: Contains outdated or broken computer equipment,

including monitors, keyboards, processors, cabling; includes
16.408
some shelving along with open floor space

Function: Main recycling storage area
16.409
Main Recycling Area
180
180
Description: Can be either an open alcove or an enclosed

room; contains rolling recycling carts, as well as bags of sorted
16.410
material
Function: Assembly / locker room for custodial staff
16.411
Custodial Locker Room
200
200
Description: Open area containing six full-length lockers

and work table with chairs
16.412
Function: Shower and toilet
16.413
Shower / Toilet
100
100
Description: For use in case of chemical spills or other

hazardous materials; contains shower stall, toilet, sink
16.414
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16.4

Department:
Division:
Unit:

Main Service Area
Reference
Number
Component
Lower Level
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
16.415
Bulk Storage Room
300
300
Description: Most building supplies will be stored off-site; this

room provides some storage for filters, light bulbs, paper
16.416
products
Function: Maintenance and repair
16.417
Shop
300
300
Description: Contains workbench, drill press, tools
16.418
16.419
16.420
16.421
16.422
16.423
16.424
16.425
16.426
16.427
TOTAL PERSONNEL

0
1,890
15%
2,174
Page 2 of 2

16.4

Department:
Division:
Main Service Area
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
Loading Dock
16.401
300 NSF
Mail Room
16.405
180 NSF
Maintenance Office
16.403
150 NSF
IT Equipment Recycling Room

16.407
180 NSF
Main Recycling Area

16.409
180 NSF
Bulk Storage Room

16.415
300 NSF
Custodial Locker Room

16.411
200 NSF
Shop
16.417
300 NSF
Shower / Toilet
16.413
100 NSF

16.5

Department:
Division:
Unit:

Reference
Number
Component
Distributed on Each Floor
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
These spaces should be provided on each floor. The
square footage is assumed to come from the building
grossing factor in order to simplify the stacking plan.
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Function: Area to store recycling carts
16.501
Remote Recycling Closet
40
200
Description: One closet per floor (excluding Lower Level)

that contains cart to collect recycled paper and trash; collected
16.502
items will be taken to Main Recycling Area (16.409)
16.503
16.504
Function: Janitor closets on each floor
16.505
Janitor Closet
60
360
Description: Standard janitor closets on each of the five floors plus

the Lower Level; includes mop sink and area for cleaning
16.506
equipment and supplies
16.507
16.508
16.509
16.510
16.511
16.512
16.513
TOTAL PERSONNEL
Square footage is part of Building Grossing Factor

15%
Page 1 of 1

16.5

Department:
Division:
LEGEND
Vault
Unit:
PUBLIC / RESTRICTED CIRCULATION
Remote
Recycling
Closet (5)
16.501
40 NSF Each
Janitor
Closet (6)
16.505
60 NSF Each
(1 per Floor, excluding Lower Level)

(1 per Floor plus Lower Level)

Section 17.0 -- SECURE PARKING
SECTION SUMMARY
Reference
Number
17.1
Component
Staff Totals
2014
2040
NSF
Space Totals
Factor
DGSF
Secure Parking Spaces
21
40
8,000
100%
16,000
TOTALS
21
40
8,000
100%
16,000
Facility Program
SECURE PARKING AREA
This section describes the Secure Parking Area.
A total of 16,000 square feet has been programmed for the 40

spaces. Based on the preliminary stacking plans, approximately
13,000 square feet of the Lower Level would be consumed as
service space for the loading dock and other maintenance areas,
and for server rooms and stock rooms for court functions. Access
to the garage would be card controlled, and would be monitored
through the Facility Control Room and Security Desk. Secure
gates, which open and close quickly, should be specified to
prohibit unauthorized entry. Staff who park in the garage should
have access to private or restricted elevators which would serve
the office and chamber floors.
Description
Secure parking is provided to Supreme Court justices, Court of
Appeals judges, and other selected court staff. It is important to
limit the number of secure spaces provided as a security measure
for the new Judicial Building. A total of 40 spaces have been
programmed. In the long-term scenario, this will accommodate 7
Supreme Court justices, 21 to 24 Court of Appeals judges, and 9 to
12 additional staff.
Special Issues
Current Location
Existing parking is in the employee garage below the Judicial
Building and 244 & 254 Washington Street Buildings. These
spaces would become available for other employees upon
construction of the new garage.
Secure garage design / engineering requirements

Based on the proposed Georgia Archives site, it is envisioned that
the secure parking area would be on the Lower Level, accessed
from Frasier Street.

17.1
SECURE PARKING -- SPACE DESCRIPTION

Department:
Division:
Unit:
SECURE PARKING
Reference
Number
Component
Lower Level
Unit
NSF
2040 Space Plan

2014
2040 of Spaces
General Remarks
A total of 40 spaces have been programmed to accommodate
7 Supreme Court justices, 21-24 Court of Appeals judges,
and 9-12 additional staff.
Total
NSF
Specific Remarks
Description: Spaces are programmed at approximately 10' x
17.101
Judicial Parking Space
200
19
25
25
5,000
17.102
Clerk Parking Space
200
400
17.103
GBA Parking Space
200
200
17.104
Security Parking Space
200
400
17.105
Growth / Flex Parking Space
200
10
10
2,000
21
40
20'; a grossing factor of 100% has been applied to account for

vehicular circulation through the parking area; access to a
private / restricted elevator should be provided; anticipate need
for 2 restricted elevators either banked together or distributed
based on the final floorplate design
17.106
17.107
17.108
17.109
17.110
17.111
17.112
17.113
TOTAL PERSONNEL
8,000
100%
16,000
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17.1
SECURE PARKING -- INTERNAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Department:
LEGEND
SECURE PARKING
Division:
Vault
Unit:
PUBLIC CIRCULATION
Screened Entry
(Card Reader)
Parking Area
17.101 - 17.105
16,000 DGSF
Restricted
Provides access to office floors;
Elevator
Anticipate 2 restricted elevators


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FACILITY PROGRAM

State of Georgia Judicial Building Project

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY

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Court of Appeals Building be constructed on the site of the

A detailed facility program was developed for that scenario,

The program is a product of the planning process that was

An updated program was published in April 2015. The updated

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new site and its separation from the Capitol Complex. In

A summary of the updated program is presented in Tables 1

This third version of the program results in a recommended

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Departmental Gross Square Feet (DGSF)

Corresponds to Assignable or Rentable Square Feet

Mechanical / Electrical Factor (M / E)

Building Gross Square Feet (BGSF)

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APRIL 2015 PROGRAM

DECEMBER 2015 PROGRAM

LARGE CONFERENCE / TRAINING ROOMS

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APRIL 2015 PROGRAM

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Supreme Court Clerk

Supreme Court Central Staff

Court of Appeals Clerk

Court of Appeals Central Staff

Build-out / Shell Space

Public Information Office

Court Support Spaces

Facility Support Spaces

Mechanical / Electrical Factor

Building Grossing Factor

SECURE PARKING AREA

TOTAL - BUILDING + PARKING

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DECEMBER 2015 PROGRAM

OTHER CONSTRUCTION COST

Other Construction Cost

C. ADDITIONAL PROJECT COSTS

Construction Management Fees

D. TOTAL BOND COST

Bond Cost (B+C): 2016 dollars

Escalated Bond Cost: 2019 Dollars

Move Management / Moving Fees

Escalated Other Costs: 2019 Dollars

TOTAL COST - 2019

Project Cost (D+E): 2019 dollars

Per Sq. Foot

Per Sq. Foot

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