‘Out of Repair’: Richmond’s Chief Judge Orders Courthouse Renovation From City Hall

‘Out of repair’: Richmond’s chief judge orders courthouse renovation from City Hall

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Richmond's chief circuit court judge ordered city officials to explain why the downtown courthouse hasn't been renovated. In a court order, Judge Jacqueline McClenney said the 48-year-old building is dangerous. Judge McClenney cited state code that the city has to provide a suitable space, and that the John Marshall Courts Building at 400 North Ninth Street as is doesn’t cut it. The John Marshall Courts Building in Richm…

Richmond's top judge orders City Hall to justify failure to improve downtown courthouse

In a court order, Richmond Circuit Court Chief Judge McClenney instructed city officials to justify their failure to rehab or rebuild the John Marshall Courts Building on North Ninth Street.

Richmond council adopts budget, faces legal action from judges on courthouse upgrades

Mayor Danny Avula discusses the budget alongside city officials at a press conference Tuesday. (Jonathan Spiers photo) While Richmond City Council has adopted a new budget that includes funds for short-term fixes to the John Marshall Courthouse, it’s also facing a court order from circuit court judges who contend that more needs to be done right now. Council on Monday unanimously adopted a $3.4 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 that, among oth…

Richmond judges take legal action against city government over courthouse conditions

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