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Prosecutor urges board to include private victim meeting space in courthouse remodel
Summary
The county prosecutor asked the board to add interior walls and doors to the courthouse RFP to create confidential victim/witness meeting areas, citing safety, privacy and operational needs; staff agreed to include the prosecutor's options in bid documents.
The county prosecutor addressed the board seeking three to four interior walls and doors in the courthouse reconfiguration so staff can meet privately with victims and witnesses and reduce disruptions during jury trials.
The prosecutor told the board, "One of the biggest weaknesses of the prosecutor's office right now is that we have no place to meet with crime victims," and described a proposed layout that would centralize storage vaults and create a conference room for victim interviews. The prosecutor emphasized the need for a closing door and separate waiting area to prevent victims from encountering defendants or others in public spaces.
Board members and staff discussed alternative layouts, options to shift the vault location, and how to add the prosecutor's requests to the RFP so bidders can price multiple scenarios. The prosecutor agreed to submit the suggested changes in writing to staff for inclusion in bid materials.
