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D.C. Courts Seek $298.1M for FY2027, Including Security

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 3:13 PM UTC · How we work

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The District of Columbia courts have asked Congress for $298.1 million for FY2027.
The request includes an extra $35 million to cover rising caseloads, security and essential services.
Criminal filings have risen 150 percent and domestic-violence misdemeanors 37 percent since fiscal 2023.
Officials cite roughly 800 investigations of threats against judges, prompting a $10 million security request.
House appropriators approved an $18 million FY2027 cut, matching the courts’ annual security budget.

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Story summary

The District of Columbia courts have asked Congress for $298.1 million for FY2027.
The request includes an extra $35 million to cover rising caseloads, security and essential services.
Criminal filings have risen 150 percent and domestic-violence misdemeanors 37 percent since fiscal 2023.
Officials cite roughly 800 investigations of threats against judges, prompting a $10 million security request.
House appropriators approved an $18 million FY2027 cut, matching the courts’ annual security budget.