Kentucky Court of Justice
Breckinridge County to dedicate new judicial center July 20

FRANKFORT, Ky., -– The public is invited to a dedication ceremony for the Breckinridge County Judicial Center on Friday, July 20, at 10 a.m. CDT at 111 W. Second St. in Hardinsburg.

“Since the early days of the commonwealth, Kentucky courthouses have held a special place as the center of our communities,” Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. said. “The Breckinridge County Judicial Center will provide an efficient facility where citizens can carry out court business and seek access to justice. I appreciate the county leaders and state legislators who joined the Judicial Branch in making this project a reality.”

The judicial center consists of approximately 37,000 square feet and includes space for Circuit Court, District Court, the Office of Circuit Court Clerk and ancillary services.

The new court facility is designed to greatly enhance the delivery of court services. It is equipped with the latest computer, video and networking technology. The judicial center also provides the highest level of Kentucky court security through a single-point entry with magnetometers and security personnel. In addition, prisoners will be segregated from the public by separate entrances and corridors.
 
The Breckinridge County Judicial Center was designed to meet the standards required by the Administrative Office of the Courts. Civic Consultants of Louisville designed the Breckinridge County Judicial Center. Codell Construction Co. of Winchester was the construction manager for the project and Ross, Sinclaire & Associates, which serves Kentucky and six other states, is the financial agent.       
 
Chief Justice Minton and Breckinridge County Judge-Executive Maurice D. Lucas will be among the speakers at the dedication ceremony. State legislators, circuit and district judges, the Breckinridge County circuit court clerk, county magistrates, other local officials and AOC staff are also expected to attend. For more information, contact Judge-Executive Lucas at 270-756-2269.

As the administrative and fiscal agent for the state court system, the AOC oversees the construction and maintenance of court facilities statewide. The AOC also supports the activities of nearly 3,300 Kentucky Court of Justice employees and 403 elected justices, judges and circuit court clerks.