Clinton County Justice Center Project

Please vote at your regular polling location on April 7, 2026.

Clinton County Jail:

The Jail can hold 32 detainees and is regularly full, with extra detainees being housed in other Counties at Clinton County’s expense
The Booking & Intake area, one of the busiest parts of the jail, is extremely crowded despite regularly holding large groups of detainees and staff
The Kitchen & Laundry are in both in one small room, outfitted with residential equipment that is not adequate to serve the facility
Building systems, like plumbing and HVAC, regularly fail and are extremely difficult to access for repairs

Clinton County Judicial Areas:

Clinton County currently has a large and a small courtroom
Neither space can accommodate jury selection
The jury deliberation room, jury restrooms, jury box, and both judges’ benches are not ADA-compliant

The proposed Clinton County Justice Center project would include:

Adding a new detention center with 56 beds next to the current Courthouse
Support services for the new detention center, including kitchen, laundry, booking, and medical spaces
Renovating the judicial areas of the Courthouse to create two courtrooms that can better meet Clinton County’s needs
Moving the County Clerk, County Recorder, and County Prosecutor to make room for the larger courtrooms, giving these offices much-needed space
ADA-compliance throughout the public areas of the Courthouse, including in the jury spaces and public restrooms
A long-term, comprehensive plan for the Clinton County Courthouse that sets the community up for success

“This important initiative represents a forward-thinking investment in the safety, efficiency, and long-term stability of our community.”

— Rusty Black, Missouri State Senator, District 12