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 will support various courts, including the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, District Courts, and the Criminal District Court of Orleans Parish. The bill outlines specific allocations for salaries, operational expenses, and judicial programs, including the Judicial College, the Louisiana Protective Order Registry, and the Families in Need of Services Program. Notably, the bill includes an insertion of $4,057,080 for the Case Management Information System, aimed at tracking and managing court cases, as well as specified funding for judges' salaries, including $9,959,881 for the Courts of Appeal and $34,332,729 for District Judges.

The funding sources for these appropriations include $199,188,937 from the State General Fund (Direct), $9,392,850 from Interagency Transfers, and $11,842,924 from Statutory Dedications. The bill also includes an insertion that specifies a reduction of $11,873,382 from the State General Fund (Direct) for the upcoming fiscal year. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court will manage the allocation of these funds, which must be deposited in an approved bank, and any unexpended funds are required to be returned to the State General Fund by September 1, 2025. The bill emphasizes that the program descriptions included are not legally binding and do not create obligations for the state regarding employee benefits, with an effective date set for July 1, 2025, or the day following legislative approval if vetoed by the governor.