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 establishment 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 requires uniform audit reporting for local and state entities involved in the assessment and collection of such revenues.

The report, due by January 30, 2026, will include an updated estimate of the judicial system's funding through these financial obligations, an analysis of the costs associated with their collection, a breakdown of rarely imposed fines and fees, an estimate of outstanding debts, and a cost estimate for a court system fully funded without these revenues. Additionally, the legislative auditor is tasked with researching and recommending alternative funding methods for the judicial system. The findings will be submitted to the legislature and a copy provided to the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library as required.