Kentucky Court of Justice
Garrard County to dedicate new justice center March 1

FRANKFORT, Ky., -- The public is invited to a dedication ceremony for the Garrard County Justice Center on Thursday, March 1, at 11 a.m. EST at 54 Stanford St. in Lancaster.

“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 Garrard County Justice 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 justice center consists of approximately 40,473 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 justice 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 Garrard County Justice Center was designed to meet the standards required by the Administrative Office of the Courts. Brandstetter Carroll architectural firm of Lexington designed the Garrard County Justice Center. Branscum Construction Co. of Russell Springs was the construction manager for the project and C.D. Bowling & Associates of Lexington is the financial agent.       
 
Chief Justice Minton and Garrard County Judge-Executive John Wilson will be among the speakers at the dedication ceremony. State legislators, circuit and district judges, the Garrard County circuit court clerk, county magistrates, other local officials and AOC staff are also expected to attend. For more information, contact Judge-Executive Wilson at 859-792-3531.

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.