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5. BUILDING PROGRAM

5.1. The institutional structure

A district court serves as a fundamental component within the legal system,

typically representing a specific geographical area. It operates as a trial
court, handling both civil and criminal cases. The institutional structure of a

district court includes judges, clerks, and support staff, working collectively

to administer justice and resolve legal disputes at the local level.

5.2. Architectural Implications

A court must have four primary zones of space to function properly. They
are:

• Courtroom Block
• Judges Block
• Bar Association Block
• Administration and Records Block.
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These components fundamentally correspond to the institution's four
primary functions. The judicial system operates based on exchanges between
judges and the parties in dispute, who are represented by attorneys, and the
preserving of documents.

A high court rules on both criminal and civil appeals. In addition, a PIL
(Public Interest Litigation) system is in place to provide timely social justice.
The interrelationship of these places is mostly determined by the operation
of the court. The public's access is severely restricted to only a few zones,
mostly for security concerns. Also, the public is not obliged to be present in
specific areas of the court complex. However, because the operation of the
court must be transparent (both morally and legally), restricting public
access to specific locations, such as the Courtroom and Lawyers' Blocks,
should be discouraged.
Table 3.1 Given the area statement of the proposed project.

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