Pine County extends courthouse security screening pilot, sets public‑entry hours
The board extended a single-point security screening pilot at the Pine County Courthouse through Dec. 31, 2026, set public entrance hours to 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and directed staff to report pilot operational data; the motion passed unanimously.
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Following a June 8 security incident, Jail Administrator Rod Williamson updated the board on courthouse screening procedures and operational considerations including hours, screening of employees/mail/vendors, lockdown protocols, and pilot costs. Court Administrator Amy Willert told the board judges and court staff have responded positively and noted potential grant funding to support screening equipment.
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