# 07 23 2026 3 Secial Mtg Budget

The Harrison County Commissioners Court held a special budget meeting on September 18, 2026, focusing on various departmental budget requests and procurement considerations. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of funding for four portable radios initially requested the previous year but not purchased, and a significant proposal to adopt an electronic discovery (eDiscovery) system from NICE. This system aims to streamline case file sharing among prosecution, defense, and law enforcement agencies, with cost-sharing proposed among the sheriff's office, police department, and county, estimated at approximately $33,000 each. The court also discussed budget increases for expert witness fees, travel expenses, and salary adjustments for felony prosecutors. Additionally, the election office presented a budget request addressing increased costs for poll workers, including proposed raises to remain competitive with local wages, and highlighted the need for potential capital improvements such as handicap-accessible curbs at election facilities. The meeting included deliberations on the financial implications of capital murder trials and the importance of maintaining and improving courthouse facilities. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but several action items were identified for further follow-up, including obtaining more detailed cost information on capital murder trial expenses and exploring alternative eDiscovery solutions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Sources
- [07 23 2026 3 Secial Mtg Budget](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCbu6gm0mxE) - Harrison County Commissioners Court