The Worcester Trial Court houses the Worcester District Court, Housing Court, Juvenile Court, Probate and Family Court, the Superior Court, and an office for the Worcester County District Attorney. It is the largest courthouse in the Commonwealth with 430,000 square feet. The modern, four-story judicial center contains 26 courtrooms, conference rooms for lawyers and clients, jury deliberation rooms, and a Grand Jury room.

New information technology and digital audio recording systems, secure detention areas, handicapped accessibility, and a café are some of the courthouse features. A monumental staircase in the building’s front lobby serves as a focal point in the stately courthouse. The courtrooms are bathed in natural light from huge, pane-glass windows.

Designed by Shepley, Bulfinch, Richardson and Abbott Architects, the courthouse was built by Gilbane Building Company. Construction began in July 2004, and the total project cost was $180 million with funding from the 1998 Courthouse Facilities Bond Bill.

	Left Regulatory Signs: ADA Room Identification Signage ADA-compliant, custom sandblasted and etched glass with raised letter forms and Grade 2 Braille lettering Below Identity Signs: Dimensional Lettering Water jet-cut aluminum letter forms with clear finish.

	Left Specialty Signs: Plaques & Seals Cast Aluminum Seal Below Wayfinding: Map Directory Signage Glass directory signage with tactile map

Left Wayfinding: Wall-Mounted Signage ADA-compliant photopolymer sign with Grade 2 Braille lettering. Below Left Wayfinding: Wall-Mounted Signage Custom sandblasted and polished acrylic with dimensional letter forms, suspended from ceiling supports with custom gyford style hardware Below Regulatory Signs: ADA Room Identification Signage ADA-Compliant photopolymer sign with Grade 2 Braille lettering.