YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS WERE VISITING THIS ABANDONED COURT BUILDING Other Areas in the Building Beyond the courtrooms, a typical court building houses numerous other functions: Security Screening: Entrances have security screening stations, similar to airports, staffed by Court Security Officers. Judicial Chambers: The private offices of the judges and their support staff (e.g., law clerks). Clerk's Office: Administrative offices responsible for managing court records, forms, and case filings. Jury Deliberation Rooms: Private rooms located outside the courtroom where the jury discusses the evidence and decides on a verdict. Offices for Legal Professionals: Spaces for prosecuting attorneys, public defenders, probation officers, and marshals/bailiffs who provide security and transport defendants. Holding Cells: Secure areas for defendants who are in custody while awaiting or during their trial. Public Amenities: These can include cafeterias, gift shops (in larger courts like the Supreme Court), libraries, and public information offices. END_OF_DIALOG