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This bill appropriates funds for the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, outlining specific amounts for personal services, operating expenses, and various programs. It establishes maximum numbers of regular and extra help employees for different AOC divisions, including operations, dispute resolution, dependency-neglect representation, and court automation. The bill details appropriations for initiatives such as judicial education, court interpreter services, grants for local CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) programs, drug court enhancement, and specialty courts, drawing funds from various sources including the State Central Services Fund, federal funds, and dedicated court funds. It also includes special language provisions that allow for fund transfers and grant flexibility within certain divisions, subject to approval from the Chief Fiscal Officer and the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee, and specifies that these provisions are effective from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Finally, the bill declares an emergency, stating that its immediate effectiveness from July 1, 2026, is essential for the proper administration of governmental programs.

Budget and Finance

Joint Budget Committee (Joint)

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb31&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2026F