Current Fayette County Courthouse & Jail Complex

In early 2024, the Fayette County Public Building Commission retained an architect to evaluate the condition of the current Courthouse & Jail and opportunities for renovation.

• The current Courthouse was built as a residential home in 1839, then purchased by Fayette County in 1932.

• Multiple additions over decades have created a confusing, inefficient 44,400 square foot layout.

• The last major building project was the additional of the County Jail in 1968 with 34 beds and support spaces; housing was later increased to 70 beds but support spaces were not increased.

• The Courthouse & Jail Complex has no room for expansion on its current site.

• There have been no significant changes to the layout or spaces provided in over 30 years.

• The only ADA-compliant path to public offices on the second floor takes visitors through a Courtroom, which is sometimes mid-trial.

• The building has severe mold in several ceilings and walls, regular plumbing leaks, and severely outdated wiring.

• The Courthouse basement floods during heavy rain despite previous repairs, which limits how much of the space can be used.