House Concurrent Resolution No. 25RS-671, introduced by Representative Hebert, directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to conduct a study on the procedures for the recusal of judges and justices of the peace in criminal proceedings. The resolution emphasizes the importance of impartiality in the judiciary and aims to ensure consistent procedures for recusal motions across all courts, thereby promoting public confidence in the integrity of the judicial system. The Louisiana State Law Institute is tasked with recommending legislation to implement these procedures and must submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature by February 1, 2026.

The resolution also highlights existing provisions in the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure and the Code of Criminal Procedure regarding the grounds and procedures for recusal, noting the differences in how recusal motions are handled in civil versus criminal cases. Additionally, the resolution mandates that a copy of the report be provided to the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library, ensuring transparency and accessibility of the findings. The study will also include justices of the peace, as amended by the House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.