WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Detention Center - Department 11320
Department Description/Function
The Washington County Detention Center maintains custody and control of all inmates who have been arrested yet were unable to post the bond to secure their release. These inmates are held until they either post bond or go to trial. The Detention Center also houses those inmates sentenced by a judge for up to eighteen months and those sentenced to the Division of Corrections until date of transfer. Inmates will be provided access to rehabilitative programs during periods of incarceration. Other services that must be provided to the inmate include food services, medical services, laundry services, and recreational activities.
Goals Fiscal Year 2026
Recruit, hire, and train five deputies to fill current vacancies and anticipated retirements. Complete the capital project of juvenile cells and Female Housing Unit entrance area. Complete the HVAC capital project for the main jail (Began the process in FY2025 which was one of the department’s goals for that FY) .
Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2025
Met the FY2025 goal of hiring and training 12 correctional deputies to fill vacancies. Met the FY2025 goal of completing the capital project of a new generator. Upgraded the entire facilities video recording platform. Revised the Medication Assisted Treatment Policy and Procedure for patient accountability. Received the Certificate of Achievement for Compliance with all Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards during audit.
Key Data
FY2025 Estimated
FY2026 Projected
Programs/Services Provided
FY2023 Actual
FY2024 Actual
Average Daily Population
389
347
350
350-400
Maximum Capacity
495
495
495
495
Inmates Receiving Mental Health Svc.
6,480 sessions
7,860 sessions
7,000 sessions
7,000 sessions
Meals Served
416,057
401,639
405,000
405,000
Inmates Seen for Sick Calls
3,100
6,588
5,072
5,000
2024 Budget
2025 Budget
2026 Budget
Category Funding Sources
$ Change
% Change
General Fund Support
21,039,640
24,034,940
24,908,220
873,280
3.63%
Grants/Intergovernmental
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Fees/Charges
212,450
212,000
191,190
(20,810)
(9.82%)
Total
21,252,090
24,246,940
25,099,410
852,470
3.52%
2026 Budget Document
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