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Judiciary asks for $82.9 million in FY27 budget, seeks higher sheriff pay and new trainers to reduce backlog
Summary
The judiciary told the Senate Appropriations Committee on Feb. 20 it is seeking a 5.6% FY27 increase to $82.9 million, funding for one help‑desk analyst, statewide trainers, conversion of limited‑service positions and a sheriff contract-rate increase the Sheriffs Association is requesting.
The Senate Appropriations Committee heard the judiciary’s FY27 budget request on Feb. 20, with officials asking for a 5.6% increase to about $82.9 million and separate funding requests for staff, training and court security.
Greg Mills, the judiciary’s chief financial officer, told the committee “our appropriation is about 78 and a half million dollars” and that the judiciary’s request would be roughly $1.1 million above the governor’s recommendation. Mills said the governor’s recommended discretionary increase is about 4.2% and the judiciary’s ask of 5.6% would bring total funding to approximately $82.9 million.
Why it matters: Judiciary officials said the additional funding would fund personnel and services they say are essential to continue reducing a case backlog. About 72% of the judiciary’s expenses are salaries and benefits, with security contracts, IT, interpreters and other operating costs making up most of the rest, Mills said.
Officials asked the…
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