After years of discussions about overcrowding, aging infrastructure and rising repair costs, Clay County commissioners have launched a formal effort to evaluate the future of the justice center and jail operations.Commissioners unanimously approved the creation of a Justice Center Planning Committee during a recent meeting following earlier discussions about the county’s detention and court-related facilities. The committee will study potential improvements, renovations or eventual replacement options involving the Clay County Justice Center, which includes the county jail, court operations and related justice system infrastructure, before bringing recommendations back to the commission.Western Commissioner At-Large Jason Withington, Eastern Commissioner Jay Johnson and Eastern CommissionerAt-Large JoAnn Lawson were selected to serve on the committee.The committee also includes the county administrator ...