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Last Updated: 04/16/2026
Administer Justice
Strategy: Administer Justice
Agency: 055 - Administrative Office of the Courts
A001 - Administration and Support for State Courts
The Office of the Administrator for the Courts, operating under the direction of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, is responsible for the execution of administrative policies and rules applicable to Washington State's judicial system. This court system includes the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, superior courts, and courts of limited jurisdiction. The office is responsible for the orderly collection and compilation of court statistics; operation of the judicial information system; training and education of judicial staff; and research, development, and administrative support for judicial staff.
| Account | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 553.7 | 545.5 | 549.6 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 108,068,000 | 109,872,000 | 217,940,000 |
| Federal | 1,072,000 | 1,137,000 | 2,209,000 |
| Local | 313,000 | 368,000 | 681,000 |
| 001 - General Fund Totals | 109,453,000 | 111,377,000 | 220,830,000 |
| 16A - Judicial Stabilization Trust Acct | |||
| State | 18,578,000 | 18,061,000 | 36,639,000 |
| 27W - Opioid Abatement Settlement Account | |||
| State | 470,000 | 470,000 | 940,000 |
| 543 - Judicial Information Systems Acct | |||
| State | 40,384,000 | 39,146,000 | 79,530,000 |
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 553.7 | 545.5 | 549.6 |
| GFS | 108,068,000.0 | 109,872,000.0 | 217,940,000.0 |
| Other | 60,817,000.0 | 59,182,000.0 | 119,999,000.0 |
| Totals | 168,885,000.0 | 169,054,000.0 | 337,939,000.0 |
Expected Results
To continue the advancement of the effecient and effective operation of the Washington State judicial system so that courts, in turn, can achieve their mission of providing an accessible, and responsive forum for the just resolution of disputes.