Grand Opening of the New Brooke County Judicial Center

Today marked an important day for Brooke County.

A Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony was held at the new Brooke County Judicial Center.

McKinley Architecture and Engineering was proud to design this much needed facility.

The Brooke County Commission, Wellsburg Chamber of Commerce, Judges, officials, dignitaries, and community members enjoyed the celebration and toured areas of the building that are accessible to the public. Representatives from Senator Joe Manchin’s office presented a U.S. Flag that had once been flown over the Capitol. A painting of the Judicial Center as seen from the Ohio River, created by Ashley Otto – wife of Wellsburg Chamber president Dan Otto – will be hung in the entry way.

A lack of space in the older courthouse and concerns about security led current and former county commissioners to pursue the new building.

This 3-story, 33,000 square foot building is on the site directly south of the existing courthouse annex. It has been situated so that first floor is out of the 100 year flood plain, and it is still completely accessible to the public. The Judicial Center includes the Circuit Court, Magistrate Court, Family Court, Prosecutors office, Probation office, secure holding cells on each floor and all supporting staff for each.