Jefferson County Courthouse Bessemer Division

The Jefferson County Courthouse Bessemer Division is the secondary location for the Jefferson County Courthouse, serving western Jefferson County from the city of Bessemer. The building associated with that name was the predecessor to the current Jefferson County Bessemer Justice Center.

The first courthouse in Bessemer was erected in 1913, facing 3rd Avenue at the corner of 18th Street. The three-story brick building was expanded in the 1930s and 1950s, at which time the entire complex was air-conditioned. A 7-story Annex was constructed in 1977 with four floors of enclosed parking. The original courthouse was renovated in 1990 with the abatement of hazardous materials and upgrading of finishes and fixtures. Another renovation in 2009 prepared the building for new county office functions after the construction of the new Justice Center.