Sandoval County Judicial Complex

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Designed in a modern pueblo style, the Sandoval County Justice Complex is a new courts/sheriff office/administration complex in a 40,000 sf state-of-the-art Courthouse with three full-size district courtrooms, three related chambers, jury deliberation and staff spaces. A central lobby is the main organizing element and will feature a vaulted skylight. The lobby serves court administration services, court clerk and the sheriff’s office and allows separate entries for different agencies. The 40-person sheriff’s office is isolated from the courts activities and features evidence storage, interview rooms, a fitness room, a training/community room, staff support spaces (including a workout room), secure parking and administrative offices.
Agencies housed in the complex include grade court, drug court, juvenile and adult probation. Materials include stacked sandstone, shading portals and territorial style trim. The building is oriented to provide spectacular views of the Sandia Mountains from the lobby and office spaces.

LOCATION: Bernalillo, New Mexico
CLIENT: Sandoval County - 13th District Court
DATE OF COMPLETION: Summer 2005
SIZE: 40,000 s.f. Courthouse and County Administrative Center
FEATURES: Rotunda Entry, Multi-Service Admin Complex, High Security Design, Public Corridors, Large Ground Floor with Public Access to High Use Judicial Activities, Video Conferencing and Arraignment