Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County identified four primary objectives including a 96-bed addition to the county jail; expansion and improvements to jail infrastructure and support services; HVAC upgrades to address indoor air quality and energy consumption; and a new facility for 14A District Court. A space needs study was conducted by TowerPinkster and HOK, and the overall design includes:

Public Entrance – Court and Jail:

• Single point of access to 14A District Court, Sheriff’s Administration, and Jail

14A District Court:

• Three court sets each consisting of Judge’s Chambers and Court Room with a shared Jury Deliberation Room
• Secure holding areas for inmates
• Court Administration
• Multi-purpose jury assembly and public meeting room
• Office suites for Public Defenders and Prosecutor’s Office

Jail:

• 112-bed addition to inmate housing
• New intake, transfer, and release center with holding and detox cells, book-in stations, medical exam, and interview rooms, and vehicle sallyport
• Renovation of existing intake for a special observation unit
• Video visitation
• Enclosed and secure pedestrian link to 14A District Court holding areas