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Circuit Court seeks funding for security and operations as caseloads rise
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Prince George’s County Circuit Court administrators told the HHSVS committee the court’s FY26 proposed budget is approximately $28.9 million and flagged continued security needs, rising caseloads and several judicial vacancies.
Prince George’s County Circuit Court officials told the county HHSVS committee their proposed FY26 budget is roughly $28.9 million and highlighted courthouse security and rising caseloads as top concerns.
Roger Benagos, the council budget analyst for the court, said the proposed FY26 budget represents an increase of about $1.43 million (5.0%) over FY25. He and the court’s administrative judge described a mix of general fund and grant funding and noted capital and technology needs tied to cameras, cell‑block surveillance and other courthouse security projects.
Administrative Judge Danica Varner Cotton…
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