New Forsyth County Courthouse Opens

The ribbon cutting for the new Forsyth County Courthouse is this Thursday, October 12.

Details:

Attendees will hear remarks from elected officials and have the opportunity to see the public areas inside the courthouse. The new courthouse is located at 175 North Chestnut St.

Background:

The new courthouse is replacing the Hall of Justice on Main Street that opened in 1974. This will be the fifth courthouse in the county’s history.

Changes:

The new courthouse will be 250,000 square feet, 80,000 more than the Hall of Justice. Additional improvements include:

• Easier-to-navigate layout for courtrooms
• Rooms for defendants to consult with their attorneys
• More parking, including a public lot across the street
• Single location on the first floor for most of the Clerk of Court’s services
• Secure tunnel for transferring inmates between the courthouse and the detention center

Behind the Scenes:

Samet Corporation and Balfour-Beatty were the construction managers and CJMW Architecture was the architect.

Opening:

The courthouse will officially open on Monday, October 23.