Project Overview

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC is providing design/consulting services for courtroom technology, security, holding/detention control systems, courts security and building communications technology systems. The Kent County Courthouse complex addition will include new court spaces and renovated judicial support spaces at the existing courthouse complex. The existing courthouse will have renovations to three (one ceremonial and two courts) existing courtrooms. The renovations and additions at the courthouse will be in two phases. Total space includes 120,000 SF of new and 40,000 SF of renovated courts space in the historic district.

The Design of Kent County’s court systems feature a modular design concept. All courtrooms and hearing rooms include the infrastructure and equipment required to support minimal functions. Networked A/V control systems provide a flexible environment where devices for advanced features such as video annotation, video conferencing, and teleconferencing will be provided on portable carts. This approach allows the Courts to share equipment between courtrooms on an as needed basis. This also allows the court to expand the number of advanced electronic courtrooms as the funding become available without incurring costly renovation fees.

PSE has had substantial experience in both new and historic courthouse systems design. Past historic renovation projects include Luzerne County Courthouse, PA; Bergen County Courthouse, NJ; and many others. Newer courthouses include Lehigh County, PA, and Jefferson County, NY.

Services Provided

Courtroom Technology
  • Video display for each courtroom position
  • Evidence presentation systems
  • Video annotation system
  • Court reporting system
  • Courtroom audio recording system
  • Touchscreen A/V control system
  • Digital matrix audio mixing system
  • Bench conference Noise masking system
  • Assisted Listening systems for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Communications
  • Universal cabling distribution system
  • Inside/outside plant communication
  • IP telephone
  • Video conferencing

Security
  • Security system integration
  • Card access systems
  • CCTV
  • Security intercom
  • Electronic elevator security
  • Optical turnstiles
  • Wired/wireless duress