Benton County Commission approves $12.50 court surcharges and a package of budget amendments On Dec. 15, 2025 the Benton County Commission approved two $12.50 court-cost surcharges to fund supplemental support for the district attorney and public defender and adopted multiple budget amendments, grants and equipment purchases; a separate motion to buy commission voting software failed.

Benton County just approved new court surcharges to boost funding for legal services, alongside a series of significant budget amendments aimed at enhancing community support and safety!

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County Budget Committee Evaluates Criminal Justice Funding and Revenue Projections Budget committee discusses revenue assumptions for criminal justice services and Medicaid reimbursements.

Clallam County officials are grappling with budget challenges as they seek to address funding inequities in criminal justice while navigating declining revenue streams.

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