Projects - Justice
With over 25 years experience in designing in-court technology systems and infrastructure, CHW Consulting provides consultancy services to justice clients around the world. Systems include:
- Full HD Videoconferencing
- Digital Recording and Transcription Systems
- Interactive Collaboration and Display Systems
- eCourt Systems
- Prison Videoconferencing Systems
- Legal Aid Videoconferencing Systems
- Simultaneous Interpreting Systems
- Court Public Address Systems
In Court Technology Upgrades – Victoria
CHW Consulting was engaged by the Victorian Department of Justice to develop the standard courtroom audiovisual designs. These designs were implemented for major trials in the Magistrates, County and Supreme Courts in 2005 & 2006. These standards designed by CHW are used by all Victorian courts for digital recording, videoconferencing, Remote Witness and evidence display.
Bahrain Monument and Cultural Centre
CHW Consulting was engaged to design and document the communications cabling and network infrastructure for the Bahrain Monument and Cultural Centre.
This included the LAN infrastructure, VoIP telephone system and wireless network throughout the Bahrain Monument and Cultural Centre using CAT 6a structured cabling and fiber optic cabling systems.
Bahrain Chamber of Dispute Resolution
CHW Consulting was engaged by the Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs to specify and project manage the audiovisual system within the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR).
The scope of works included audiovisual equipment and cabling to provide digital recording and videoconferencing, video display (eCourt) and sound reinforcement. The Bahrain Chamber of Dispute Resolutions Court room AV systems have been designed to full HD standards.
Perth District Court
CHW Consulting was the Technical Court Services Project Manager for the Perth District Court Building completed by Multiplex Construction in June 2008. This involved the documentation and project management of audiovisual (AV), IT and PABX systems and the interface requirements between the Security, Mechanical BMS, Lighting BMS, Interactive Kiosks and Building Display Systems.
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, Al Ain Court
CHW Consulting has been appointed to develop a pilot Digital Recording, Videoconferencing and Desktop Visualisation systems for a number of Courtrooms in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dharfa for the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. The project requires liaising with the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department including Judge Mohammed Saeed (Al Ain Court President) and other senior judges and court administrators for the project. The digital recording system will utilise the first Arabic digital recording software being specifically developed for this project. CHW is also designing the videoconferencing systems which will be integrated with Al Ain Court and linked to other Courts in the region.
Federal Court of Australia
CHW Consulting has an ongoing role with the Federal Court to provide consultancy advice, design documentation and project management for audiovisual and videoconference systems aroundAustralia.
The systems included sound reinforcement, audio recording, cameras, video monitoring, and a fully integrated control system, providing the simplest control interface for the user.
Family Court of Australia
CHW consulting has been working with the Family Court of Australia on courtroom designs around Australia.
The courtrooms were fitted with audiovisual systems comprising of videoconferencing with multiple cameras and screens, sound reinforcement, recording systems and touch panel interfaces for seamless operation of the room and control from a single location.
Chief Justice’s Conference Room
CHW Consulting recently completed the Chief Justice’s Conference Room for the Family Court of Australia. The design involved the integration of audio and videoconferencing systems together with motorised display lifters and a room control system which interfaces with the lighting system.
The layout of the room, which is long with a low ceiling, made acceptable sight lines to a single projection difficult. Secondary LCD displays which can be deployed independently of the projection system were installed for attendees sitting further away from the screen.
The space was designed so it could be used for conferences and meetings as well as private functions. All furniture is removable and no audiovisual equipment is seen or encroaches on the space during functions.
Burnie Court – Tasmania
CHW Consulting was engaged by the Tasmanian Department of Justice to review the current AV technology employed by the Supreme andMagistrates Courtand provide alternative technical solutions that meet the functional requirements of the courts.
We provided designs and budget estimates for High Definition video display (including videoconferencing) and Standard Definition video display (including videoconferencing) advice on IP versus ISDN, assisted in the tender process and reviewed the installation of the systems.