This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for various court personnel in Arkansas for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes the maximum number of employees and their respective salary rates for Trial Court Administrators, Official Court Reporters, Juvenile Probation and Intake Officers, and Drug Court Juvenile Probation and Intake Officers. Specifically, it allocates $10,715,019 for Trial Court Administrators, $12,580,661 for Court Reporters, $4,618,100 for Juvenile Probation and Intake Officers, and $1,073,683 for Drug Court Juvenile Probation and Intake Officers, with detailed breakdowns for salaries, personal services matching, and other expenses.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the appropriations are essential for the operation of the agency and must take effect on July 1, 2025, to prevent any disruption in essential governmental programs. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing laws and regulations regarding the disbursement of funds, ensuring that all appropriations align with the intended purposes outlined in the budget manuals and legislative recommendations.