Court TV Trials offer a variety of information on famous cases, both those covered by the channel and those not used in its programming. Many of these famous cases involve celebrities such as O.J. Simpson and Marv Albert. They also offer information on famous cases that were covered by other news stations such as the Nanny Murder trial and the War Crimes trial. Users can read about the case, see pictures of those involved in the trial and find out the verdict.
Court TV Trials offer users the unique opportunity to watch certain trials online. When the user visits the website, he can see different trials from the past. Upon clicking the link for more information, the user is sometimes offered the chance to "Watch the Trial." This feature launches a new page, with information on downloading the program. The program itself is often linked to the websites of CNN or truTV, which is the company and television station that took over for Court TV.
The Evidence File feature isn't available on all Court TV trials, but on a large number of them. The Evidence File takes the user deep into the world of the trial and allows her the chance to see everything the jury and those in the courtroom did. This includes evidence found and photographs of the crime scene. However, this feature is best-suited for those mature enough to handle the scene, since some of the photographs used include graphic depictions of the bodies.
Court TV Trials has an Archives section, with information on cases from past years. Many of these cases occurred in the past 20 years, though there are a few older cases listed. The Archives section also lists verdicts from popular cases throughout history and what those verdicts meant to the general population. For example, the Archives have quite a bit of information on O.J. Simpson and how his not-guilty verdict impacted the country or what the Unabomber trial meant to those not involved in the case.
Recent Trials is a section of Court TV Trials that deals with ongoing cases and recent cases that have already been heard. Each case includes a short overview of the case and the people involved, along with the option to find out more. The user can then learn about the jury and the evidence and read the entire case file. The Recent Trials section is great for crime enthusiasts because it lists everyday cases as well as more famous cases.