Forsyth County Opens New Juvenile Court Building, Expands Youth Services

Forsyth County officials formally opened the new Juvenile Court Building on December 8, providing a consolidated facility designed to serve juveniles and families while addressing the operational needs of the court system. The new building replaces the prior juvenile courthouse and is roughly 70,000 square feet spread across three levels with unfinished shell space reserved for future expansion.

The facility includes two courtrooms, multiple conference rooms and administrative offices. Design elements emphasize natural lighting and materials intended to create a calming environment for young people and their families arriving for hearings and services. Accessibility features were incorporated to meet ADA requirements and to accommodate family access needs that are specific to juvenile court operations.

Construction was handled by Carroll Daniel Construction and Jericho Design Group served as architect. Funding for the project came from county Capital Outlay Funds and the project cost was estimated at 19.9 million dollars. County leaders emphasized that the building was planned with room to grow, with shell space that can be finished as demands on juvenile services expand.

For local residents the new courthouse changes how juvenile cases will be handled in Forsyth County by centralizing proceedings in a space designed for both legal and supportive functions. Two courtrooms will shape scheduling capacity and case flow, while conference rooms and administrative space aim to improve coordination among court staff, social services and family members. The building s design focus on natural elements and family accommodations is intended to reduce stress for young people navigating the justice system, while ADA compliance helps ensure broader access.

The project highlights policy questions that the county will face going forward, including how to budget for ongoing operational and staffing costs and how to monitor outcomes for juveniles and families who use the court. The investment underscores a county level commitment to juvenile services, and it will be important for elected officials and residents to track how the facility affects case processing, service coordination and public safety outcomes in the months and years ahead.