The Common Pleas Court and Clerk’s Office is moving back into the historic 1924 courthouse since the renovation project was completed this month, according to Clerk of Courts Melissa Tuttle.
The last day of public operations at the temporary courthouse space in the third floor of the Bushnell building was last Friday. Offices and courtrooms moved to the Bushnell building at the beginning of this year for the renovation work.
The online docket and e-filings will not be affected by the closure.
The courthouse offices need time to move back into the “renovated neo-classical structure,” designed by William K. Shilling.
“We apologize for any inconvenience during our move and appreciate the patience of the public while we move and unpack. We hope to minimize the impact to the Justice system, with our decision to close the operations, so that the records and property of the Courthouse can be secured during the transition” Tuttle said.
The county borrowed $14 million for the renovation, which included a full renovation of the interior, including a new elevator, electrical wiring, heating, air conditioning, plumbing and fire suppression, and the layout was reconfigured to “improve operational efficiency for the staff and customers,” according to Hutchingson.
The courthouse’s exterior went through renovations several years ago, with the replacement of windows and other updates to the building.
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