A bill to require the supreme court to analyze certain trial court costs and revenue sources; to develop and recommend a certain trial court fee schedule; to develop and recommend a certain trial court debt collection system; and to develop and recommend certain legislative proposals to change trial court funding.
Requires the Supreme Court to perform a detailed analysis of trial court costs and revenue sources, including the creation of a fee schedule for services, a debt collection system, and legislative recommendations to improve funding. The bill emphasizes covering essential operational costs, excluding prosecution or defense expenses, and involves state and local officials in the analysis. It also mandates the State Court Administrative Office to propose a uniform system for court debt collection and to develop proposals for distributing court revenue and funding court facilities' capital improvements. Additionally, the bill outlines the development of legislative proposals to ensure trial courts have sufficient operational funds and addresses the funding of department operations. A comprehensive report on the cost analysis and proposed legislative changes is required by May 1, 2026.
Introduced
by
Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
Reported without amendment
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
