Hurricane Harvey: Houston Courthouse May Take A Year To Repair

HOUSTON, TX — A new report says that the Harris County Criminal Justice Center may take up to six months, or even a year, to become operational again.

ABC 13 reported that prosecutors and courthouse staff removed boxes and furniture from the building while crews spend the day pumping water out.

A county employee said she was told that the courthouse may not be up and running to their standards for another six months.

KHOU reported, however, that the courthouse may not be ready in six months, but in a year.

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