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Adams County weighs new judicial center and plan to keep courts in historic courthouse
Summary
Commissioners heard a site-and-program concept for a new judicial center across 3rd Street (estimated ~$22M before soft costs) and were urged by judges to preserve court functions in the historic courthouse; commissioners asked the presenter for a refined study and fee proposal to explore multiple phasing and funding options.
Adams County commissioners on Thursday heard competing concepts for addressing inadequate courthouse space and security — including a new judicial center across 3rd Street and a plan to keep courtrooms in the historic courthouse while moving supporting offices across the street. The architect’s concept put the footprint and core program at roughly $22,000,000, with typical soft costs likely adding 20–25 percent.
The proposal presented by the county’s consultants showed Superior Court and Circuit Court located on the building’s upper level, with probation and community corrections on the ground floor, a vehicle sally port off the alley and separate staff and public elevator access. The presenter emphasized this was a…
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