WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
In collaboration with Maryland Legal Aid, the court began hosting quarterly Expungement Clinics starting in January 2025 at the Circuit Court library. Began more proactive outreach efforts to educate stakeholders on the free resources available in the court help center that assists pro se litigants.
Key Data
FY2023 Actual
FY2024 Actual
FY2025 Estimated
FY2026 Projected
Programs/Services Provided
4,997
4,986
5,800
6,000
New Cases Filed
Average Number of Residents Summonsed for Jury Duty Individuals Receiving Assistance from Family Law Clinic Individuals Assisted in Court Help Center or Law Library
11,828
13,143
13,950
14,750
1,152
1,294
1,339
1,370
851
1,574
1,875
1,600
2024 Budget
2025 Budget
2026 Budget
Category Funding Sources
$ Change
% Change
General Fund Support
2,250,760
2,564,680
2,589,880
25,200
0.98%
Grants/Intergovernmental
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Fees/Charges
136,080
158,280
168,280
10,000
6.32%
Total
2,386,840
2,722,960
2,758,160
35,200
1.29%
2024 Budget
2025 Budget
2026 Budget
Program Expenditure by Category
$ Change
% Change
Wages and Benefits
2,079,650
2,344,790
2,354,640
9,850
0.42%
Operating
285,020
316,960
346,290
29,330
9.25%
Capital Outlay
22,170
61,210
57,230
(3,980)
(6.50%)
Total
2,386,840
2,722,960
2,758,160
35,200
1.29%
2026 Budget Document
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