The design creates a five-story courthouse and adjacent jail that are flexible for expansion. Designed to accommodate a future court build-out, the building’s entry level requires a high level of public access to the second floor, which contains the jury assembly and court offices. The courts comprise the upper levels, with the top story dedicated to the Superior Court. One larger courtroom on each level will be Forsyth County Justice Center A Courthouse and ‘Nearly Invisible’ Jail in Georgiaable to host higher-profile cases. For security reasons, the design allows members of the public, judges, staff, jury and detainees to enter and exit courtrooms independently without crossing paths. Located adjacent to the courthouse, the jail is connected by a secure underground tunnel. To present a p

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