Courtroom Technology

Western Missouri In The News ~ High Tech Videoconferencing

Charles Evans Whittaker Courthouse 400 East Ninth Street Kansas City, MO 64106

Courtrooms 6C, 7C & 8C

The United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri is proud to offer various forms of courtroom technology, including evidence presentation equipment, to members of the bar.

Training

For additional information and/or training contact the appropriate Courtroom Deputy no later than five (5) working days before trial.

For technical Information please contact: Geoffrey Green, Information Technology, (816) 512-5047.

Equipment

Annotation Monitor and Tablet

Annotation monitor and tablet allow witness and attorneys to draw, point and highlight on the video monitor any evidence or document that is displayed through the system. The image of the document or other exhibit can be marked up with no harm being done to the original and a 3x5 inch image can be printed.

Attorney Tables

These tables are configured with inputs for computer (VGA) and analog modem and power connection.

Audio Input

Audio input from any attorney provided device with an output or earphone connection. Original recordings on the recording device reproduce with the best quality.

Computer Input

Computer input is available if counsel wishes to plug in a computer and present evidence or make side presentations. Counsel must provide their own computer and software, but any standard system can be plugged into the audio/video display. The video display setting should be set to 1024 x 768.

Document Camera

An Elmo document camera, enables counsel to present evidence to the court participants via video monitors. Evidence can be in any medium (e.g. documents, photographs, negatives, x-rays, and 3-D objects).

Electronic Cart

The electronic cart is configured with VCR and inputs for s-video, computer (VGA) and audio. These inputs make it convenient for attorneys to present their evidence for the case.

Hearing Assistive Headsets

The AudioLink headset enables individuals hearing assistance through the use of a an infrared receiver in the courtroom.

Video Conference Equipment

Video conferences can be held in these courtrooms. Counsel must pay for the expense of its use. Bridging can be used for multi-party conferences.

Video Monitors

15" flat screen monitors are placed at the judge's bench, clerk's station, witness area, podium cart and attorney tables. 37" video monitors are also available for the jury.

Other Equipment Available (upon request)

Flip chart

Projection Screen

Wireless Handheld Microphone

Telephone Interpreting

Electronic Courtroom Assignments

Courtroom 6C - Judge Dow

Courtroom Deputy
Kim Anson
Kim_Anson@mow.uscourts.gov
816-512-1894

Courtroom 7C - Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr.

Courtroom Deputy
Rhonda Enss
rhonda_enss@mow.uscourts.gov
816-512-5644