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Brief History of the ProjectProposed at a Criminal Justice and Legal
Studies Department faculty retreat almost 5 years ago
Department Chairperson and CoPS Dean both fully supported the idea
Fundraising efforts began shortly after thatDean pledged a classroom to use for the
projectSeveral faculty from the School of Justice
Studies and Social Work have assisted in the planning and completion of the project since the beginning
Fundraising EffortsRaised over $225,000, including private
donations, faculty donations, and grantsSupport came primarily from local law firms,
lawyers, judges, Florida Bar Foundation, and paralegal and other professional associations
Future fundraising efforts are planned
Courtroom FeaturesApproximately 1500 square feetAudio and video conferencingRecording capabilities to analyze team
performanceAdvanced evidence presentation systemSmart podium for DVD, VCR, and PowerPoint
presentationsWireless Crestron system controlTechnology on par with current high tech
courtrooms
Planned Uses for CourtroomPractice and intercollegiate competition site
for the UWF Mock Trial Team Local law firmsHigh school mock trial competitionsClassroom for law-related coursesCourt proceedings (Div. of Administrative
Hearings)Law enforcement courtroom trainingTeen Court hearings