Abstract: A judicial audio-video system 10 is disclosed for use in a typical courtroom 12. System 10 includes several cameras 28, 30, 32, 34, and 36 and several microphones 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, and 54 which are deployed within the courtroom 12. System 10 further includes a control system 38 having several video cassette recorders 118, 120, 122, 124, 126, adapted to record various events occurring within courtroom 12. System 10 further includes a local controller 60 which is adapted to allow a judge, or other court official, to easily control the manner in which the events are recorded.