This bill mandates the establishment of an electronic payment system by the judicial branch for the transfer of payments between its electronic document management system and the case management systems utilized by county attorneys. The judicial branch is required to implement this system within nine months of the bill's effective date and must provide necessary information to county attorneys to facilitate the updates to their systems. Additionally, a progress report on the implementation must be submitted to the general assembly within six months of the system's completion. The section detailing the electronic payment system is set to be repealed on July 1, 2028.
Furthermore, the bill appropriates $50,000 from the general fund for the fiscal year 2025-2026 to reimburse county attorneys for costs associated with conforming their case management systems to the new electronic payment system. Notably, any unencumbered or unobligated funds from this appropriation will remain available for expenditure until the close of the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2028. The bill is deemed of immediate importance and takes effect upon enactment.