House Resolution No. by Representative McMakin authorizes the Louisiana State Law Institute to conduct a comprehensive data collection on the justice of the peace and city courts in Louisiana. This study will focus on various aspects, including the jurisdiction of these courts, their operational costs and savings, funding methods, and expenditures. The resolution highlights the importance of this information for informed discussions regarding the operations of these courts, which have concurrent jurisdiction with district courts in civil matters.

The Louisiana State Law Institute is directed to provide a report to the legislature by February 1, 2026, detailing their findings. Additionally, the resolution mandates that one print copy and one electronic copy of the report be submitted to the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library, as required by state law. This initiative aims to equip the legislature with the necessary data to consider potential legislative actions related to the justice of the peace and city courts.