Jefferson County Bessemer Justice Center

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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 is expected to be completed by the Spring of 2009.

The ground floor of the courthouse will have 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 will be held on the second floor, and circuit court on the third. A 110,000 square-foot three-story parking deck will be located behind the courthouse with space for 350 cars. The existing Bessemer Courthouse will be renovated for use by Jefferson County Family Court and for offices.

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
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