FY26 budget book final

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%

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