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News Release - November 14, 2019

Council Approves Priority List for New Courthouse Construction

At its Nov. 14 meeting, the council also adjusted the scoring process and criteria used to create the priority list.

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Justice Brad Hill (right) explains how public comment helped his committee finalize the priority list for new courthouse construction projects. Judge Steven Jahr (Ret.) (left) later took the council through the reprioritization process.

News Release - September 27, 2019

Committee to Consider New Priority List for Courthouse Construction Projects

The committee will also consider adjustments made to the scoring process and criteria considered.

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Court Facilities Program

The Butte County courthouse in Chico opened in 2015. The modern and secure facility consolidated operations from two existing facilities that were overcrowded and suffered from accessibility and security constraints. More

News Release - September 17, 2018

Demolition Work to Start on Location for New Santa Barbara Criminal Courthouse

Demolition work to prepare the site for a new Santa Barbara Criminal Courthouse is scheduled to begin in the next few weeks. Perimeter fencing and other preparations for demolition are set to begin Sept. 24.

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