House Bill No. [insert number] enacts a new provision under R.S. 15:255(AA) concerning the management of surplus funds within the Twenty-Second Judicial District Court in Louisiana. Specifically, it mandates that any surplus monies in the special fund of St. Tammany Parish at the end of each calendar year be transferred to the criminal court fund of the Twenty-Second Judicial District Court. The bill defines "special fund" and "surplus monies," clarifying that surplus refers to the amount exceeding the total witness fees paid to off-duty law enforcement officers during the year.

The transferred surplus funds can be utilized for any purpose that the other funds in the criminal court fund may be used for, ensuring flexibility in their application. Additionally, the bill specifies that any funds obligated for off-duty law enforcement court appearances will not be classified as surplus. This legislation aims to enhance the financial resources available to the criminal court while providing clear guidelines on the management of surplus funds.