This bill proposes an appropriation for the Administrative Office of the Courts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, with a total allocation of $6,922,736 for personal services and operating expenses. It establishes the maximum number of regular employees and their salary grades, including key positions such as the AOC Director and Deputy Director. The bill also outlines specific appropriations for various programs and services, including funding for the Dispute Resolution Commission, Dependency-Neglect Representation, and Court Automation. Notable insertions include funding for court interpreter fees, specialty court programs, and CASA programs, aimed at enhancing the operational capacity of the courts and ensuring adequate resources for judicial functions.

Additionally, the bill includes appropriations for specific initiatives such as $10,000 for CASA program expenses, $9,190,880 for Drug Court Enhancement, and $1,000,000 for Juvenile Justice Reform. It also allocates funds for courthouse lactation facilities and grants to improve collaboration between behavioral health and criminal justice stakeholders. The bill allows for flexibility in fund transfers within the Administrative Office of the Courts, requiring prior approval from the Chief Fiscal Officer and the Arkansas Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee. An emergency clause is included to ensure the appropriations take effect on July 1, 2025, and it replaces previous fiscal year references from 2024 to 2025, emphasizing compliance with existing fiscal control laws.