Category: Justice System
Justice System Improvement Program post-election survey
Aug. 23, 2023 update- The survey was originally scheduled to close on September 1. It will be open until September 10, 2023. Following the May 16, 2023, Special Election, Benton County is seeking feedback from voters about bond measure 2-140, Bonds for Community Safety, Mental Health, and Homelessness Services Facilities. Benton County is committed to […]
Budget Update Provided on Courthouse Project, Timeline Extended
The County’s design plans for a Benton County Courthouse and District Attorney’s office located at the new Community Safety and Justice Campus have been delayed, requiring changes in cost estimates and the anticipated start of construction. The Benton County Commissioners received a report on the project during the July 5 Board of Commissioners meeting at […]
Unofficial Vote Count Shows Measure 2-140 Not Passing
As of 8:00 pm today, the unofficial vote count is showing that Measure 2-140 will not pass. While this news is disappointing, the County remains committed to addressing core issues of community safety, mental health, and homelessness. In the coming days, Benton County leaders will work to assess and understand why the measure was not […]
New Courthouse Design Process Begins
A Request for Proposals (RFP) for architectural services for the new courthouse was advertised in June 2022, and proposals were due on July 14, 2022. Two proposals were received, reviewed, and scored. The firms were ranked almost equally, and were advanced to in-person interviews with a panel of stakeholders. The interviews were conducted on August […]