House Bill No. [insert bill number] appropriates a total of $220,424,711 for the expenses of the Louisiana Judiciary for the fiscal year 2025-2026. This funding covers various judicial entities, including the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, District Courts, and the Criminal District Court of Orleans Parish. The bill outlines specific allocations for judicial functions such as salaries for justices and judges, operational expenses, and funding for programs like the Judicial College and the Louisiana Drug and Specialty Courts. Notably, it includes provisions for the Case Management Information System, aimed at improving case tracking and management across the state.

The bill also details the financing sources for these appropriations, primarily from the State General Fund, interagency transfers, and statutory dedications. It reflects an increase in total expenditures from $208,551,329 to $215,091,329, with specific increases for the Judges' Assistance Program and a $6,000,000 allocation for information technology and security improvements for the Louisiana Supreme Court. Additionally, the bill includes a reduction of $11,873,382 in appropriations while adding $540,000 for Court Appointed Special Advocates and Families in Need of Services. The Chief Justice will oversee fund management, with unspent funds required to be returned to the State General Fund by September 1, 2025. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, unless vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature.