LiCalsi on courtroom security
The Madera County Courthouse is nothing more than a condemned elementary school. Until a new courthouse is built, there will be no way of completely insuring the safety of anyone doing business at the courthouse. There are too many side doors where improper access to the building may be accomplished.
However, given the circumstances at hand, it is clear that all egress out of the building from any passage other than the main entrance must be eliminated. A security system that prohibits such egress unless there was an emergency or the person has a specially issued electronic pass that would allow for such egress, must and will be instituted.
The Sheriff's Office and the security company provide an adequate level of security given the unfortunate layout of the building in which they work.