The court voted unanimously to approve the construction as essentially finished. Anderson thanked the architect and contractor and said he believed the facility would serve the public well for many years. Bobbitt also praised Turner Construction and architect Norris Fletcher. The building features sleek lines and neutral gray throughout, with glass block and ceramic tile in the public waiting area. Justice of the Peace offices and Sheriff's Office personnel will begin moving in this week.
Some furniture is already in place.
Although the court's approval was for the interior space only, Bobbitt also took the opportunity to recognize the Master Gardener's group for their help in landscaping the new center. The Criminal Justice Center has been finished on time and under budget, a rarity in goverment building projects. Approximately 75 employees will occupy the administrative wing, including Department of Public Safety offices, the Justice of the Peace courts and the Sheriff's Department. When the detention facility is complete it will have a capacity for 336 inmates.