House Resolution No. by Representative Freiberg requests the legislative auditor to compile and report information regarding the funding of the Louisiana judicial system through criminal fines, fees, and other costs associated with pre- or post-adjudication. This request follows the findings of the Louisiana Commission on Justice System Funding, which highlighted concerns that reliance on these financial obligations jeopardizes public safety. The resolution emphasizes the need for an evaluation of the current funding model, as mandated by Act No. 87 of the 2020 Regular Session, which established uniform audit reporting requirements for local and state entities involved in the assessment and collection of these revenues.

The legislative auditor is tasked with providing a comprehensive report by January 30, 2026, which will include updated estimates of the judicial system's funding sources, costs incurred in the collection of fines and fees, and a breakdown of rarely imposed costs. Additionally, the report will assess outstanding debts related to these financial obligations and provide a cost estimate for a court system that operates without relying on fines and fees. The auditor is also expected to research and recommend alternative funding methods for the judicial system, ensuring that the legislature has the necessary information to address these critical issues.