Construction of the new Douglas County Justice Center in Minden, Nevada, remains on schedule for completion next year as crews continue advancing structural and infrastructure work on the long-planned civic project.
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Douglas County officials announced updated construction details this week, reporting that the project is now 26% complete, with approximately $12.6 million spent to date.
The new justice center, located on Buckeye Road in Minden, is designed to modernize the county’s judicial and law enforcement facilities while improving safety and operational efficiency for staff, jurors and the public.
County officials said the building’s primary steel frame has now been installed as part of the core structural system. Exterior metal framing is expected to begin later this month, while mechanical subcontractors are scheduled to start field operations during the same period.
Second-floor concrete slab placement is also planned as the project moves into its next major construction phase.
Douglas County officials said project leaders adopted an aggressive procurement strategy to avoid potential increases tied to tariffs and rising fuel costs.
The county stated, “with the threat of tariffs and increased fuel cost, the County and CORE (Construction) pursued an aggressive material procurement schedule. Due to the efforts of this approach the majority of building materials have been secured without increased costs.”
The project has been in development for more than a decade and officially broke ground in August 2025 during a ceremony attended by county officials, judicial representatives and community members.
Officials have described the facility as a major investment in the county’s justice infrastructure and public safety operations.
Judge Tod Young of the 9th Judicial District Court previously said the current justice center lacks adequate security and space to meet modern operational needs.
“There's no secure parking for the staff or the judges or any of the elected officials or members of the District Attorney's office,” Young said. “In addition to that, for the public there's no separation for the victims and perpetrators of crime. There's no separation for the juries.”
County officials said the new justice center is expected to enhance public safety, streamline court operations and improve services for residents across Douglas County.
The project is being financed through previously approved bond ordinances without requiring new taxes for residents. Douglas County authorized up to $37 million through the “2025 Justice Center Bond Ordinance,” while an additional $14 million was approved under the “2025B Medium-Term Bond Ordinance.”
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The facility is expected to open sometime between 2026 and 2027.
Construction teams continue to focus on maintaining schedule milestones while navigating broader economic pressures affecting material pricing and construction logistics nationwide.
Public-sector justice and courthouse projects across the United States have increasingly emphasized security upgrades, operational efficiency and modernized layouts designed to separate court participants and improve public access.
Douglas County officials said the new facility will serve as a long-term cornerstone for the region’s judicial and law enforcement systems.
Originally reported by 2 News Nevada digital staff in 2 News.
