WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Process Servers - Department 11305
Department Description/Function
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office Constable Program is responsible for serving all the summons and eviction notices issued by the District Court pertaining to landlord – tenant disputes. The Civil Process Servers may also assist the Judicial Division in the service of other civil processes from time to time.
Goals Fiscal Year 2026
Implement and adhere to the newly passed legislation (HB- 767) concerning landlord’s responsibilities during: Procedures for Failure to Pay Rent, Breach of Lease, and Tenant Holding Over.
Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2025
Maintained compliance with the State of Maryland laws regarding Warrants of Restitution. The Constables also maintained compliance with referrals through the District Court concerning access to counsel in evictions, which is a State of Maryland funded program. Met the FY2025 goal of improving the non-EST rate (no service rate) by improving summons service.
Key Data
FY2023 Actual
FY2024 Actual
FY2025 Estimated
FY2026 Projected
Programs/Services Provided
Number of Evictions Served
751
759
920
700
Number of Arrest Warrants Served
2,278
5,244
5,300
4,900
2024 Budget
2025 Budget
2026 Budget
Category Funding Sources
$ Change
% Change
General Fund Support
43,360
34,950
41,070
6,120
17.51%
Grants/Intergovernmental
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Fees/Charges
115,000
140,000
140,000
0
0.00%
Total
158,360
174,950
181,070
6,120
3.50%
2024 Budget 152,080
2025 Budget 169,110
2026 Budget 175,890
Program Expenditures by Category
$ Change
% Change
Wages and Benefits
6,780
0.00%
Operating
6,280
5,840
5,180
(660)
(11.30%)
Capital Outlay
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Total
158,360
174,950
181,070
6,120
3.50%
2026 Budget Document
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