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Prosecutor outlines steep budget increases, recruitment incentives and $30K–$40K IT migration costs
Summary
Prosecutor Jody told commissioners the office has large budget increases tied to salary adjustments, recruitment and retention measures, and equipment/software needs including a required migration from COPS to Matrix triggered by House Bill 96. Commissioners pressed for reconciled expense figures.
Prosecutor Jody presented the office—s 2026 budget requests on Nov. 6, saying the office needs to recruit and retain experienced attorneys amid widespread vacancies and competition from neighboring counties.
Jody said openings had been posted for months with few or no resumes and that the office is experiencing increased case volume and complexity across juvenile, appellate and civil dockets. "The citizens of Richland County deserve competent, talented, attorneys who are qualified, as well as, experience there," Jody said during the presentation, citing long vacancy periods and the…
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