Office of Law FY 2027 budget and rising litigation costs
Prince George's County
Summary
The County Attorney's office wants a 16.5% budget increase to hire more attorneys, citing expensive litigation — including a challenge to jail housing policies and child sexual abuse cases with no statute of limitations. The county is self-insured, so big judgments come straight out of county funds.
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Last discussed Apr 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Proposed budget of $5.6 million, up 16.5%; litigation exposure includes a risk management fund deficit of roughly $215 million projected for FY 2026.
County taxpayers, who avoid outside legal fees, and agencies receiving in-house legal representation.
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