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Adams County Adds First Appearance Center, More Courtrooms to Justice Center in Brighton

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Posted on: July 24, 2017

Adams County celebrated the completion of the First Appearance Center, two new courtrooms with jury boxes, and more with a ceremony at the Justice Center at 1100 Judicial Center Drive in Brighton on Friday, July 21.

The courtrooms and First Appearance Center are already in use, as are the additions of two hearing rooms, two mediation suites, five judges’ chambers, an office for the Bar Association, an office for the Public Defender’s eligibility staff, and court staff office space. These additions were completed on schedule and under budget at $6 million, with $500,000 coming from the State Judicial Branch and the remainder paid by Adams County. With these additions, the Justice Center is built out at over 300,000 square feet.

“I can’t tell you how appreciative I am of what has been accomplished and how excited I am for the future,” said 17th Judicial District Chief Judge Patrick T. Murphy. “This courthouse is great for the present, but it’s also ready for the future.”

The addition of the First Appearance Center helps alleviate the stress on the courtrooms and judges, allowing people cited for infractions, misdemeanors, and traffic matters to meet with a deputy district attorney to resolve their cases without the time and expense of going to trial, often within one day.

“I’m proud to say the Board of County Commissioners was very supportive of finishing out the build of this courthouse,” said Adams County Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio, a former Deputy District Attorney who practiced in the Justice Center. “I would like to thank FCI Constructors, the DLR Group, and of course, the Adams County Facilities & Fleet Management Department for their tireless work on this project.”

View a short video of the dedication ceremony.

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Posted on: September 11, 2023

Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor 9/11 Anniversary

Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide on Monday, September 11, 2023, from sunrise to sunset to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and also in recognition of Patriot Day, which was designated by Congress in 2001.  

President Biden issued A Proclamation on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2023, and ordered flags lowered to half-staff. The full text is below:

Posted on: September 7, 2023

Adams County Health Department Reports First Death of the Season from West Nile Virus Infection

Adams County Health Department (ACHD) officials confirmed the first death from West Nile virus, an adult resident, within the county this year.

West Nile virus is spread to people through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Most infected with the virus do not have symptoms. However, one in five could develop flu-like symptoms, which typically begin two to 14 days after exposure. Serious, potentially deadly neurologic illness occurs in fewer than one in 100 infected people.  

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Posted on: August 17, 2023

Deputy County Manager Chris Kline Credentialed by International Local Government Management Organization

Chris Kline, Deputy County Manager of Adams County, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Kline is one of over 1,300 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program, and the third credentialed leader currently serving within Adams County government.

Posted on: August 9, 2023

Adams County Health Department and Human Services Department Working Together to Prevent Residents From Losing Health Insurance

After more than a three-year pause, the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) has resumed the standard eligibility renewal and disenrollment process for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). The priority for the Adams County Health Department  (ACHD) and Adams County Human Services Department (ACHS) is to keep residents covered and to connect disenrolling members to affordable health coverage.