Judges warn Kendall County: courthouse lacks space and security; ask for short- and long-term plan

May 6, 2026

Local judges told the commissioner's court the county lacks adequate courtroom, jury and staff space and raised security concerns; they asked the court to commission a space-needs analysis and identify short-term remedies to avoid disruptions to juries and trials.

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Local judges told the Kendall County commissioner's court on May 5 that the county's justice system is running out of space for juries, court staff and victim advocates and that security shortcomings could pose risks to court staff.

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