Coe went to Manhattan's courtrooms in search of deeper, wider analysis of the issue of crime in New York City than is provided by the mainstream news media. Like her Porkopolis series, Coe wanted to represent what is generally not seen. As she learned, those who pass through the Night Courts are there because they cannot afford to post bail, and she was struck by the correlation between the lack of money and the lack of political power.
  • Her Fate Is in Their Hands
    Her Fate Is in Their Hands, 1992
    Graphite, charcoal and gouache on white Strathmore Bristol board
    29 x 23 1/8 in (73.9 x 58.8 cm)
    Series: The Night Court Series
  • Police Officer During Ten-Minute Break
    Police Officer During Ten-Minute Break, 1992
    Graphite on white wove paper, mounted on white Strathmore Bristol board
    11 3/8 x 9 in (28.9 x 22.9 cm)
    Series: The Night Court Series
  • Alleged Prostitutes Waiting to Go Before the Judge
    Alleged Prostitutes Waiting to Go Before the Judge, 1992
    Graphite, charcoal and gouache on white Strathmore Bristol board
    29 x 23 1/8 in (73.9 x 58.8 cm)
    Series: The Night Court Series
  • Gang Member Arrested in Chinatown
    Gang Member Arrested in Chinatown, 1992
    Graphite on white wove paper mounted on white Strathmore Bristol board
    11 3/8 x 8 7/8 in (28.9 x 22.5 cm)
    Series: The Night Court Series
  • Robbery in the First Degree, Resisting Arrest
    Robbery in the First Degree, Resisting Arrest, 1992
    Graphite on white Strathmore Bristol board
    11 1/4 x 8 7/8 in (28.6 x 22.5 cm)
    Series: The Night Court Series
  • The Night's Haul
    The Night's Haul, 1992
    Graphite and gouache on white Strathmore Bristol board
    29 x 23 1/8 in (73.9 x 58.8 cm)
    Series: The Night Court Series
  • Holding Cells at Back of Courtroom
    Holding Cells at Back of Courtroom, 1992
    Graphite, charcoal and gouache on white Strathmore Bristol board
    29 x 23 1/8 in (73.7 x 58.8 cm)
    Series: The Night Court Series
  • The Booth in Which the Accused Gets Legal Council
    The Booth in Which the Accused Gets Legal Council, 1992
    Graphite, charcoal and gouache on white Strathmore Bristol board
    29 x 23 1/8 in (73.9 x 58.8 cm)
    Series: The Night Court Series