Circuit Courthouse P3 in Howard County

project in operation

The project involves the renovation of the current facilities of the Howard County's Circuit Courthouse under the P3 scheme. The project aims to solve space and security problems at the current courthouse. The private partner will be responsible for the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of the new 230,000 square-foot Circuit Courthouse and 682-space structured parking facility. The existing Thomas Dorsey Building would be demolished to make way for the Courthouse. The new Courthouse design features a four-story atrium, a large entryway that will provide safety screening for those entering the Courthouse and separate hallways and elevators for prisoners. The Courthouse will also include office space for the Howard County State’s Attorney, Howard County Sheriff, Howard County Bar Association, Maryland Public Defender, Clerk of the Court and Register of Wills, among others, a courtroom for a sixth judge, and a larger and more comfortable jury assembly area.

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