Comments sought on Durham justice center

DURHAM -- County officials will hold a public meeting tonight for citizens to comment on the new justice center.

The meeting will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Durham County Library Main Branch at 300 N. Roxboro St.

The new justice center, which is expected to cost about $100 million and open in 2012, will house the superior and district courts, offices of the clerks of court, the Durham County Sheriff's Office and other offices.

Attendees at the meeting will be able to ask architects and county staff questions, and review design development and preliminary plans.