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Clinton County Proposes New Justice Center

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:27 AM

The Clinton County Sheriff’s Department has unveiled plans for a new Justice Center designed to replace the county’s aging and deteriorating legal facilities. Sheriff AJ Carrel noted that the current infrastructure is no longer safe for staff or inmates, prompting a proposed podular design that eliminates blind spots and improves modern security monitoring. The project…

The Clinton County Sheriff’s Department has unveiled plans for a new Justice Center designed to replace the county’s aging and deteriorating legal facilities. Sheriff AJ Carrel noted that the current infrastructure is no longer safe for staff or inmates, prompting a proposed podular design that eliminates blind spots and improves modern security monitoring. The project would be funded by a 1/4 cent sales tax over 30 years, providing upgraded courtrooms, prosecutor’s offices, and a 90-person jury pool system.

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