DISTRICT ATTORNEYS: Provides for a population based allocation of assistant district attorney positions in the state. (7/1/26) (OR +$397,950 GF EX See Note)

This bill establishes a population-based formula to determine the minimum number of assistant district attorneys required in each of Louisiana's judicial districts and the parish of Orleans. Under the new rules, districts with fewer than 10,000 residents would have one assistant, while larger districts would receive positions based on a ratio of one per 7,000 or 7,500 people, alongside specific fixed numbers for each district. The legislation also creates a Governor's Advisory and Review Commission to evaluate and approve any additional state-funded positions beyond these minimums. Finally, the changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring that staffing levels align with the population size of each district.