Renovation of a detention facility in Lynnwood, Washington. Completed plans call for the renovation of a detention facility.

As of June 27, 2024, this project is under construction. Development of a new Community Justice Center that consists of a new police department, parking structure, jail expansion, evidence facility, and court remodel and expansion. The Community Justice Center will be placed on the existing Civic Justice Center site and additionally utilize the City owned acre located directly east (adjacent) to the current site. The Police Department had a study and pre-design concept which was refreshed and completed in late 2018. The department has been approved for both design and construction aspects of this project. Both of these contracts were approved by council and funded through an LTGO bond, which was also approved by council in 2021. Design was completed, permitting acquired and construction is currently in progress with an estimated completion of late 2023. These infrastructure improvements are necessary to house current and future staff as well as to develop programmatic enhancements that have been presented to City Council and involve a partnership with Community Health Center of Snohomish County as well as Recovery Innovation, Internation (See Community Recovery Center). The jail addition is necessary to meet best practices standards, ADA requirements and standards for State accreditation. The current facility does not meet these standards. The priority for this project is "High". The level of service for our community is significantly impacted, especially in the area of service to those who are living with drug and alcohol substance abuse disorder, mental health issues or who lack resources. Our community partner, Community Health Center of Snohomish County, is also relying upon this partnership to expand their services in Lynnwood for those who face barriers to healthcare. The space needs in the police department, jail and court all impact the ability to programmatically enhance these services for our community. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.