10/22/2026
⚖️ WHAT SPLOST WOULD FUND NEXT: MAGISTRATE COURT AND SHERIFF’S TRAINING CENTER
If the next SPLOST is approved by voters, funding will support a new facility at the Effingham County Sheriff's Office for the Magistrate Court. The building will also include a Public Safety Training Center.
Magistrate Court provides residents with a fair and efficient forum for handling a wide range of civil and criminal matters. Updated court facilities would provide more functional space for court operations, staff, and the residents who rely on these services. Additionally, locating Magistrate Court near the Sheriff’s Office and jail would provide greater convenience and support more efficient coordination among court personnel, law enforcement, and detention operations.
The training center would give the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office additional space to conduct ongoing instruction, strengthen preparedness, and help deputies maintain the skills needed to serve the community safely and effectively. It would also serve as a regional resource. Law enforcement personnel from Effingham County and surrounding municipalities and counties could gather there for training, professional development, and collaborative learning opportunities.
Together, this facility would strengthen the County’s justice and public-safety operations while helping local and regional agencies prepare to serve their communities safely and effectively.
