Phase 1 of the Wasatch County justice center expansion was completed in December 2025, introducing new state and juvenile court spaces to the facility. The ongoing project aims to modernize the building, improve security, and provide necessary space for a growing community.
The full expansion is expected to be finished in August 2026.
The original justice center, built in the 1990s, houses the Fourth District Court, Juvenile Court, and the Wasatch County Justice Court. Because these three courts previously shared a single courtroom, they have faced scheduling conflicts and space constraints.
Phase 1 included most of the new construction, such as state and juvenile courtrooms, judge's chambers, security and holding areas, and administrative and attorney offices. These new courtrooms follow Utah’s Judicial Facility Design standards and include modern technology and finishes to improve efficiency for staff, attorneys, judges, and the public.
In addition to the new construction, Phase 1 provided new parking and a temporary courthouse entrance. Visitors are instructed to use the south entrance to park and follow the path to the north entrance until the project reaches completion.
Future phases of the project will involve renovating existing areas to create dedicated support spaces and a courtroom for the Wasatch County Justice Court. During these renovations, the Justice Court will move temporarily to the new wing. The final phase will complete new spaces for the Wasatch County Attorney’s Office.
In total, the expansion will add 20,000 square feet of new space and remodel 12,000 square feet of the existing building. While the project does not include the county jail or the sheriff's offices, a master plan for the public safety campus is being developed for future years.
Funding for the project was provided through a $23.4 million lease-revenue bond issued by Wasatch County in 2024. The state will reimburse half of the cost as part of the joint expansion. According to the county, the portion of the cost covered by the county is funded by new revenue sources without requiring a property tax increase.
