The bill enacts Subpart CC of Part II-A of Chapter 1 of Subtitle I of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, establishing the Criminal Justice Priority Funding Commission and the Criminal Justice Priority Fund. The commission will consist of twelve members, including legislative leaders and representatives from various state departments, and will be responsible for reviewing applications for funding related to juvenile detention facilities and other criminal justice projects. The program aims to provide grants for the construction, refurbishment, and necessary repairs of juvenile and adult correctional facilities, as well as funding for other criminal justice priorities.

Additionally, the bill outlines the administration of the program, including the application process, oversight by the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget, and requirements for audits and compliance. The Criminal Justice Priority Fund will be created to manage the financial resources allocated for these projects, with provisions for the investment and use of the fund's assets. The division of administration will oversee the program's implementation, ensuring that funding is directed to areas in need, particularly for juvenile detention facilities in regions lacking adequate resources. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.