The Fort Bend County Justice Center (FBCJC) is a 265,000-square-foot, four-story, neoclassical building with a five-story, 85’-high domed rotunda from which secured entry, circulation and access takes place. The FBCJC houses 17 courtrooms, judge’s chambers, jury assembly and grand jury rooms, with future expansion provisions for 10 additional courtrooms. The Fort Bend County Justice Center also houses District and County Clerk offices, District Attorney and Bailiff’s offices, a law library and 13 other court-related departments.
The basement level includes holding cells for 112 incarcerated adults and juveniles with future provisions for 45 additional cells. The courthouse can be accessed through a secured on-grade sally port. The Justice Center incorporates the latest security systems required for county facilities.