Hardin County Justice Center to Close Monday Because of HVAC Air-Conditioning Issues

Hardin County announced that the Hardin County Justice Center will be closed on Monday because of issues with the building’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, specifically the air-conditioning component.

The closure is intended to address the HVAC malfunction and prevent disruption and conditions inside the courthouse, officials said, in a step that affects public access to the justice center’s services for that day.

The Hardin County Justice Center serves as a central location for court and other county functions housed in the courthouse, and the Monday shutdown means residents who planned to appear in person would be unable to access the building until operations resume.

County officials did not indicate in the initial notice any change to court calendars or additional service locations in the information provided, but the closure itself is expected to affect in-person visits and any business that requires building access.

In the meantime, courthouse users typically rely on public notices and clerk communications when facilities are temporarily shut down for maintenance or safety reasons, particularly when environmental systems are not operating as expected.

The county’s next steps following Monday’s closure would generally include assessing repairs, confirming when air-conditioning service is restored, and issuing updated guidance on when the justice center will reopen for normal operations.

Residents seeking services that depend on courthouse access are likely to be directed to follow the county’s posted updates, since the building closure is the controlling factor for access on Monday.