House Concurrent Resolution No. 50, introduced by Representative Zeringue, authorizes the legislative auditor to study the efficiency, financial accountability, and effectiveness of the Louisiana state Supreme Court, courts of appeal, and district courts. This resolution stems from the Legislature's constitutional authority to appropriate public funds and audit their expenditure across government branches. It also follows the establishment of the Judicial Structure Task Force, which was created to analyze caseload data and the number of judges in the state, aiming to optimize judicial resources. The resolution notes that the Louisiana Supreme Court is currently conducting a work point study with a final report expected from the National Center for State Courts in November 2025.

The resolution mandates that the legislative auditor obtain the final report from the National Center for State Courts and examine the judiciary's plan for implementing any recommendations made in the report. The auditor is required to present its findings to the legislature by April 1, 2026. Additionally, the resolution includes amendments that clarify the auditor's responsibilities and adjust the reporting date, while removing references to stipends and reimbursements for judges. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Louisiana Supreme Court and the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library.