FY 26 Approved Operating Budget

JUDICIAL

Jury Services

Cost Center 412000

ORIGIN & PURPOSE : The Maryland Constitution as well as Maryland statutory and case law provide that parties to civil cases and defendants in criminal cases are entitled to a speedy trial by an impartial jury . The preservation of this constitutional right to jury trial is the responsibility of the Circuit Court for Harford County . The Court must ensure proper jury selection procedures and has established a jury selection plan which is approved by the Court of Appeals of Maryland . Individuals who serve on juries are given a token compensation for their services . This budgetary account provides for costs associated with jury service , including fees and miscellaneous expenses .

DIVISION SUMMARY BY CHARACTER

Judicial Jury Services by Character

FY 23 Audited

FY 24 Audited

FY 25 Approved Budget

FY 26 Approved Budget

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES

$218,100

$204,450

$337,500

$337,500

SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

$6,246

$6,990

$8,000

$8,000

$224,346

$211,440

$345,500

$345,500

TOTAL

DIVISION SUMMARY BY FUND

Judicial Jury Services by Fund

FY 23 Audited

FY 24 Audited

FY 25 Approved Budget

FY 26 Approved Budget

GENERAL FUND

GENERAL FUND

$224,346

$211,440

$345,500

$345,500

$224,346

$211,440

$345,500

$345,500

GENERAL FUND TOTAL

$224,346

$211,440

$345,500

$345,500

TOTAL

556