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AR SB72

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joint Budget Committee

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $6,922,736 from the State Central Services Fund for AOC Operations, including $3,873,747 for regular salaries supporting 47 employees, $519,350 for court interpreter fees, and $400,000 for judicial education

  • Funds the Division of Dependency-Neglect Representation at $8,497,841, covering 38 employees including 34 ad litem attorneys, $1,750,000 for local CASA program grants, and $1,405,816 for professional fees

  • Allocates $8,092,439 from the Judicial Fine Collection Enhancement Fund for Court Automation, supporting 43 IT employees and $2,450,000 in operating expenses for the state court automation system

  • Provides $9,190,880 in federal funds for Drug Court Enhancement, including $2,498,223 in grants and aid and $3,677,807 for professional fees

  • Appropriates $4,500,000 for specialty courts ($2,800,000 professional fees, $1,700,000 grants), $850,000 for county juror reimbursements, $660,896 for court security grants, and $1,000,000 for juvenile justice reform initiatives

Legislative Description

An Act For The Administrative Office Of The Courts Appropriation For The 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.

Last Action

Notification that SB72 is now Act 776

4/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Budget1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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