Court of Appeals

334 State Judicial Building

Atlanta, Georgia 30334

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

COURTROOM ORAL ARGUMENT PRESENTATION SYSTEM

After completion of a renovation of the courtroom which added a new presentation system, litigants arguing before the Court of Appeals on October 5, 2004, were able to use the equipment for the first time. Litigants can now use a CD, DVD, or the document camera to enhance oral argument before the court. A laptop computer connection is available at the podium if an attorney would like to use presentation software. Access to the video or document display is available at each judge's position on the bench and at the clerk's desk.

The judges and clerk may also access the court's electronic docket and other court computer applications from the bench. A drop down screen allows the courtroom audience to see the same display as the judges, and an audio assistance device is available if there is a litigant or observer who has hearing difficulties. These new technologies should prove to be helpful for attorneys, parties and the public, as well as the court itself.

When oral arguments are not taking place in the courtroom, this equipment will be used for presentation of training materials for court staff.

For further information, contact William L. Martin, III, Clerk/Court Administrator, either at martinw@gaappeals.us or by telephone at (404) 657- 8352.