The historic 1969 courthouse at 93 Public Square has officially entered a new era. On Friday, September 25, 2026, city leadership, judicial officers, and project partners gathered for a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the newly renovated courthouse. Full operations at the modernized building, now located at 223 E. Washington St. on Medina Square, officially commenced the following Monday, September 28. According to Medina Mayor Jim Shields, the milestone marks the culmination of a 25-year local effort to replace the outdated facility
As the part of the larger renovation the courthouse was modernized including physical upgrades, accessibility improvements, extensive technology improvements.
Smarter Courtrooms with Advanced AV Infrastructure
A cornerstone of this landmark revamp is the technology-enhanced courtroom infrastructure. To streamline daily operations and keep pace with modern legal demands, the facility was equipped with a top-tier audio/visual ecosystem designed for seamless hybrid operations, clear digital evidence presentation, and remote testimonies.system is designed to provide the same experience.
The day-to-day operations of the courthouse are now powered by advanced technology from industry leaders:
- Q-Sys: Forms the backbone of the courtroom’s automated audio, video, and control processing. The integration was masterfully executed by the Q-Sys Pro Services Programming Group to ensure seamless automated functionality across the entire facilities three courtrooms.
- Vizrt: Provides high-performance video distribution and cameras
- Shure (featuring MXA 920 microphones) for clear audio capture across the courtroom
- Epiphan: Delivers reliable video switching, streaming, and recording solutions for high-definition digital archives.
- FTR (For The Record): Ensures precise, secure, and accurate digital court recording solutions for modern judicial logging
To read more about the historic ribbon-cutting event and local community impact, view the comprehensive report in the Medina Gazette Article. For the full architectural and engineering breakdown, check out the project summary by The Ruhlin Company.
