House Bill No. by Representative Braud amends the Code of Criminal Procedure Article 887(F)(1) to update the provisions regarding court costs assessed against defendants. The bill introduces an additional $3 special court cost for individuals convicted of felonies, misdemeanors, or local government ordinances, including traffic violations. This cost is reduced to $1 for mayor's courts in municipalities with populations of 2,000 or less. The proceeds from this special cost will be allocated to the Trial Court Case Management Information Fund, which is established to support the development of a trial court case management information system and an integrated juvenile justice information system.

Furthermore, the bill outlines new responsibilities for the administrator of the Trial Court Case Management Information Fund, requiring them to coordinate with the Integrated Criminal Justice Information System Policy Board to enhance case management data systems. The administrator is also authorized to work with the legislative auditor to ensure compliance with the cost remittance obligations. The amendments clarify that the additional $3 assessment is in addition to existing costs related to violations of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law and expenses for executing warrants.