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Prosecutor seeks courthouse access for child‑victim video project; commissioners grant permission
Summary
Boone County Prosecutor Kent Eastwood requested use of courthouse spaces to film an educational video for child victims and witnesses; commissioners approved, subject to coordination with courthouse security and scheduling.
Boone County Prosecutor Kent Eastwood asked commissioners for permission to film portions of a child‑victim educational video at the courthouse and the board granted permission, directing staff to coordinate dates and security.
Eastwood said the prosecutor’s office, in partnership with Sylvia's Child Advocacy Center and the Black Box Theater Company, received a community foundation grant to produce a short video using child actors to explain the criminal justice process to child victims and witnesses. The video will include visits to the child advocacy center, the prosecutor’s office and courthouse locations; Eastwood said Judge Shine "is probably fine with this" but asked that staff coordinate with courthouse security and with Max on scheduling.
The nut graf: The project aims to create a child-friendly video to prepare young victims and witnesses for the criminal process; the commissioners approved courthouse use and asked staff to coordinate dates and security details.
Action: Motion to permit courthouse filming was moved, seconded and approved. Eastwood said filming dates are not yet set and that the project is fully funded by the grant and will use a local production company.
Ending: The commissioners granted permission and asked the prosecutor’s office and staff to coordinate scheduling with courthouse security and relevant staff before filming begins.
