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Madison County Courthouse Rebuild Plan | Birmingham News

Madison County’s $100 million courthouse rebuild is on track for completion by October 2030, but before a single hammer hits the old 60-year-old structure, leaders face a make-or-break decision: where to build the new one. Options include staying downtown, relocating entirely, or splitting operations—each with major logistical hurdles like secure judge access and inmate transport. Temporary courtrooms are being eyed, including repurposing the old federal courthouse and a former city building at a $14.5M cost, while key offices like DA and county admin remain unassigned. With public and…

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