House Bill No. [insert bill number] amends R.S. 16:51(A) to increase the number of assistant district attorneys in various judicial districts across Louisiana. The bill specifies new minimum numbers for assistant district attorneys in each district, with increases ranging from one to two additional positions in several districts. For example, the First Judicial District will now have thirty-six assistant district attorneys instead of thirty-five, while the Second Judicial District will increase from ten to eleven. This pattern of increases continues across multiple districts, culminating in a total of eighty-four assistant district attorneys for the parish of Orleans, up from eighty-three.

The changes outlined in the bill will take effect on January 1, 2027, contingent upon a recommendation from the Governor's Advisory and Review Commission on Assistant District Attorneys, which must confirm that the additional positions meet applicable guidelines. No new assistant district attorneys can be appointed without the commission's approval, ensuring that the expansion aligns with established standards.

Statutes affected:
HB719 Original: 16:51(A)