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Shelby County Courthouse Annex Closed Over Bedbugs, County Targets Monday Reopening

Exterminators are fumigating the offices at 501 Washington Street after officials found additional bugs.

Overview

  • Judge-executive Dan Ison announced the closure through an executive order posted at the site and on social media.
  • The shutdown affects the Shelby County Clerk's Office and the Property Valuation Administrator, which share the annex in Shelbyville.
  • An initial spray did not resolve the problem, prompting full building fumigation after another bedbug was spotted Thursday morning.
  • County officials say the remediation is expected to cost about $20,000.
  • Public services, including vehicle tag processing, are paused as the county expects to reopen the building Monday.