LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: HB 358 HLS 21RS 913
Bill Text Version: ENROLLED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: June 9, 2021 5:04 PM Author: EDMONDS
Dept./Agy.: Courts
Subject: Pilot Program - 24th Judicial District Analyst: Rebecca Robinson
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Provides relative to the Online Judge Pilot Program
Proposed law authorizes the 24th Judicial District (JDC) to establish an Online Judge Pilot Program in an effort to improve
access to justice and create a more efficient and effective justice system. Proposed law provides that the court may order
the parties in any civil case to participate in the program, with the option to opt out upon filing a written motion within ten
days after service of the order. Proposed law defines undue hardship with regard to participation. The program shall expire
on August 1, 2025.
EXPENDITURES 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
REVENUES 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on state governmental expenditures as a result of this measure. The Louisiana
Supreme Court reports they are not funding the pilot program.
There will be no impact to the expenditures to the 24th Judicial District. The court plans to utilize existing technological
resources for the pilot program and will be able to absorb this activity within current budgetary and personnel resources.
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on state governmental revenues as a result of this measure.
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