In 1987, the survey began in the mid-Atlantic States, then was expanded to 23 additional States. The results indicate that a large number of courts are functioning with inadequate and outdated facilities; decisionmaking processes to improve court space are both lengthy and complex; and those communities attempting to solve their complex court space problems successfully are involving all relevant parties in the process. Recommendations include making public officials, architects, engineers, and space planning firms more aware of the space problems and needs of the courts; assisting courts at all levels to attain adequate space; and publicizing successful examples of improved court space to enhance the body of knowledge that exists in the field of court space planning and design. Bibliography.