This bill appropriates a total of $6,922,736 for the Administrative Office of the Courts in Arkansas for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees and outlines their salary grades, including key positions such as the AOC Director and various IT and legal roles. The funding covers personal services, operational expenses, and specific programs, including the Dispute Resolution Commission and Court Automation. Notably, the bill allocates $850,000 for county juror reimbursements and $300,000 for the Specialty Court Program, while also ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals with hearing and visual impairments and funding for continuing education for district judges and clerks.
Additionally, the bill modifies existing laws by changing the effective dates for certain appropriations and requiring prior approval for fund transfers between line items. It includes significant appropriations for various initiatives, such as $10,000 for the CASA Program and $1,000,000 for Juvenile Justice Reform, reflecting a comprehensive approach to enhancing court operations. An emergency clause is included, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2025, to maintain the operation of essential governmental programs.