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Crime & Courts February 3, 2025 - 11:24 am

Reminder: Parking at Douglas County court is limited because of construction

by Lawrence Times

Construction work that has begun at the downtown Judicial and Law Enforcement Center means parking will be limited in the nearby lot for a while to come.

Lawrence news December 11, 2024 - 7:53 pm

Douglas County commissioners approve $82M budget for judicial center expansion, public safety building

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved an $82 million project budget for improvements and an expansion of the downtown Judicial and Law Enforcement Center as well as a new Public Safety Building to be constructed next to the jail.

Lawrence news December 10, 2024 - 3:18 pm

Douglas County Commission to consider approving $82M budget for judicial center, public safety building

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will consider signing off on an $82 million project budget for improvements at the downtown Judicial and Law Enforcement Center as well as a new Public Safety Building to be constructed next to the jail.

Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts June 26, 2024 - 9:14 pm

Public invited to open house on Judicial and Law Enforcement Center project

by Lawrence Times

Community members can learn more about plans to renovate and expand the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, which houses Douglas County District Court, during an upcoming open house.

Lawrence news December 13, 2023 - 9:27 pm

Douglas County Commission meeting room in historic courthouse to receive $1.36M preservation, renovation

by Mackenzie Clark

The Douglas County Commission’s meeting room in the historic downtown courthouse will soon see an estimated $1.36 million in renovations to make room for two new commissioners coming to the dais.

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