Greene County officials hosted a formal cornerstone dedication ceremony to mark the completion of a major judicial courts expansion project in Springfield. The ceremony signals the county’s effort to modernize its justice facilities for local residents.

The $19.8 million project adds a new Judicial Courts Facility at 1010 N. Boonville Avenue and renovates the adjacent Juvenile and Family Courts building, which previously housed the sheriff’s office and jail. According to KY3, the new construction and renovations were carried out under the same expansion plan.

County leaders explained that the new Judicial Courts Facility will serve as a single point of entry and security checkpoint for the 31st Judicial Circuit, Juvenile Program Services, and Family Courts. This design is intended to streamline public access and improve safety for staff, litigants, and visitors.

The expansion was financed by a bond measure approved by Greene County voters in 2017. Officials highlighted the bond’s passage as evidence of community support for updating court infrastructure and enhancing public safety.

With the dedication ceremony completed, county staff are preparing to move operations into the new building over the next several weeks. The transition will allow courts to begin serving the public from the upgraded space without interruption to ongoing cases.

Springfield residents can now file cases, attend hearings, and access family services through a single, secure location. The consolidated entry point is expected to reduce confusion, shorten travel times, and provide a clearer path to justice for families and individuals throughout Greene County.

What’s next: County administrators will finalize the relocation of court personnel and schedule public tours of the new facility. Community members are encouraged to visit the Judicial Courts Facility once it opens to experience the streamlined services firsthand.

Sources: ky3.com