The bill amends the allocation priorities of the State Administration of Justice Fund in Arkansas, specifically addressing how funds are distributed when the available balance is insufficient to cover all authorized monthly allocations. The revised language specifies that the available revenue and remaining fund balance will first be allocated to fully fund the monthly allocation for the Court Reporter's Fund and the Administrative Office of the Courts for county reimbursements for jurors.
Additionally, the bill removes the previous allocations for the Arkansas District Judges Council, Inc., including the funding for its Executive Director. This change reflects a shift in funding priorities, ensuring that juror reimbursements are prioritized alongside the Court Reporter's Fund, while eliminating the previous allocations to the District Judges Council.
Statutes affected: SB 321: 16-10-310(c)