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Commission OKs $1.9 million New Century detention interior improvements to expand video court capacity
Summary
The board approved a $1,898,000 contract with ICON Structures Inc. for interior improvements at New Century Adult Detention Center to expand video court rooms and address acoustics and capacity; the project is intended to increase safety and reduce docket backlogs.
Johnson County commissioners voted 7‑0 Aug. 14 to authorize a contract with ICON Structures Inc. for interior improvements at the New Century Adult Detention Center, approving a project budget not to exceed $1,898,000.
Facilities and Sheriff’s Office staff told commissioners the project will significantly expand video‑court capacity at the New Century facility, roughly tripling the number of video rooms available and improving acoustics and operational flow. Lieutenant Corey Smith of the sheriff’s office said the facility’s video appearances rose…
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