House Bill No. [insert number] proposes the establishment of the River Parishes Juvenile Justice District as a political subdivision of the state, covering the Twenty-Third, Twenty-Ninth, and Fortieth Judicial Districts, which include the parishes of Ascension, Assumption, St. Charles, St. James, and St. John the Baptist. The bill outlines the creation of a board of fourteen commissioners responsible for managing the district, including the authority to incur debt, issue bonds, and levy taxes. The commission's primary purpose is to assist children entering the juvenile justice system and provide rehabilitative programs to help them become productive citizens.

Additionally, the bill stipulates the assessment and collection of special court costs in criminal, traffic, and juvenile proceedings, with specific amounts designated for various offenses. These funds will be directed to the River Parishes Juvenile Justice Commission to support its operations. The implementation of these special costs is contingent upon approval from the Judicial Council, ensuring compliance with applicable guidelines before any fees are imposed or collected.