Circuit Court Judge Mike Dumitru said Wednesday that the state is awarding the county $260,000 for three specific projects involving court security.
The judge said the county would need to expend the funds in a short time and then be reimbursed by the state.
The allotment is part of $4 million that the Legislature designated for courthouse security throughout the state.
The total request by Hamilton County was $500,000.
Judge Dumitru said it is hoped that additional funds will come from the state for security upgrades.