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Construction of the $38 million building began on the downtown block between [[18th Street Bessemer|18th]] and [[19th Street Bessemer|19th Street]]s at [[2nd Avenue Bessemer|2nd Avenue]] on [[April 10]], [[2007]] and was completed in the Spring of [[2009]]. Occupation of the building was delayed due to budget shortfalls in the wake of the [[Jefferson County debt crisis]]. | Construction of the $38 million building began on the downtown block between [[18th Street Bessemer|18th]] and [[19th Street Bessemer|19th Street]]s at [[2nd Avenue Bessemer|2nd Avenue]] on [[April 10]], [[2007]] and was completed in the Spring of [[2009]]. Occupation of the building was delayed due to budget shortfalls in the wake of the [[Jefferson County debt crisis]]. | ||
The ground floor of the courthouse houses a jury assembly room, offices of the [[Jefferson County District Attorney|district attorney]] and district and circuit clerks, and [[UAB]]'s [[Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities]] program. [[Jefferson County District Court|District court]] is held on the second floor, and [[Jefferson County Circuit Court|circuit court]] on the third. A 110,000 square-foot three-story parking deck is located behind the courthouse with space for 350 cars. The existing [[Bessemer Courthouse]] was renovated for use by [[Jefferson County Family Court]] and for offices. A | The ground floor of the courthouse houses a jury assembly room, offices of the [[Jefferson County District Attorney|district attorney]] and district and circuit clerks, and [[UAB]]'s [[Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities]] program. [[Jefferson County District Court|District court]] is held on the second floor, and [[Jefferson County Circuit Court|circuit court]] on the third. A 110,000 square-foot three-story parking deck is located behind the courthouse with space for 350 cars. The existing [[Bessemer Courthouse]] was renovated for use by [[Jefferson County Family Court]] and for offices. A 125-bed [[Bessemer Jail]] was constructed adjoining the courthouse. | ||
In [[2005]], at the suggestion of [[Larry Langford]], The [[Jefferson County Commission]] voted to name the building the '''Private George Watson Criminal Justice Center''' in honor of [[World War II]] hero [[George Watson]]. In [[2007]] the Commission reversed that decision. The building remains dedicated in Watson's honor. | In [[2005]], at the suggestion of [[Larry Langford]], The [[Jefferson County Commission]] voted to name the building the '''Private George Watson Criminal Justice Center''' in honor of [[World War II]] hero [[George Watson]]. In [[2007]] the Commission reversed that decision. The building remains dedicated in Watson's honor. | ||
Revision as of 12:06, 27 September 2009
The Jefferson County Bessemer Justice Center is a new 145,000 square foot building for the Jefferson County Courthouse facilities in Bessemer.
Construction of the $38 million building began on the downtown block between 18th and 19th Streets at 2nd Avenue on April 10, 2007 and was completed in the Spring of 2009. Occupation of the building was delayed due to budget shortfalls in the wake of the Jefferson County debt crisis.
The ground floor of the courthouse houses a jury assembly room, offices of the district attorney and district and circuit clerks, and UAB's Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities program. District court is held on the second floor, and circuit court on the third. A 110,000 square-foot three-story parking deck is located behind the courthouse with space for 350 cars. The existing Bessemer Courthouse was renovated for use by Jefferson County Family Court and for offices. A 125-bed Bessemer Jail was constructed adjoining the courthouse.
In 2005, at the suggestion of Larry Langford, The Jefferson County Commission voted to name the building the Private George Watson Criminal Justice Center in honor of World War II hero George Watson. In 2007 the Commission reversed that decision. The building remains dedicated in Watson's honor.
References
- Gordon, Robert K. (April 11, 2007) "Work begins on $38 million Bessemer courthouse." Birmingham News
- Wright, Barnett (November 28, 2007) "Jefferson commissioners vote to take name of Army hero off Bessemer courthouse." Birmingham News
- Gordon, Robert K. (January 21, 2008) "Construction of new Jefferson County Courthouse in Bessemer on schedule." Birmingham News