Pictured is the view facing northwest from the southeast corner of the new Consolidated Courts campus through the 24/7 camera. Photo provided by Suzie Weirick.

News Release

ELKHART — A high-tech camera has been installed at the construction site of Elkhart County’s new Consolidated Courts campus so that local citizens can view how the new campus is taking shape.

“We’re excited that the camera will show residents the progress happening at their new County Courts campus,” said Suzie Weirick, president of Elkhart County Commissioners.

Merging the County’s two older court facilities into one centralized, digitally sophisticated campus has been in the works for over two decades. The project began in earnest several years ago when the search for a central location convenient to citizens from every city and town in the County began.

“For citizens to see that it’s actually happening after all these years is important,” added Weirick. “It’s been a long time coming, but we’re finally on our way to getting this done. The location, modernization and efficiency of this new campus will serve local residents well for the next 100 years.”

The camera, which updates with a fresh image every fifteen seconds, is available for viewing 24 hours a day at www.SmartCourtsProject.com.

The project is expected to be completed early in the fall of 2024.