Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Brian P. Wiggins’s organization
Feb 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Judicial Council of the Supreme Court Minutes
The council discussed rule changes for the Judicial Council of the Supreme Court, including the addition of two voting members and revisions to the Executive Committee's authority. The Court Cost Committee presented recommendations regarding fee increase requests from various courts. Additionally, the Committee to Evaluate Judgeships addressed the application of a new weighted caseload formula for assessing judicial workloads. The Council reviewed and supported legislative proposals related to court reporter shortages, including page rate standardization and the use of digital audio recording. Finally, the Technology Review Committee provided updates on grant awards for city courts, and the outgoing Judicial Administrator was recognized.
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The meeting focused on several key items including the Court Cost Committee report regarding court reporter page rate increases and pending applications from judicial district courts. A significant portion of the meeting addressed the proposed fee increase for the Judicial College and Judiciary Commission, detailing revenue allocation for judicial discipline and education. The Council also finalized the membership of the Committee to Evaluate Judgeships, authorized a second round of grant awards from the Court Modernization Technology Fund, and received updates regarding court reporter research mandates and Judicial Council website reconfiguration efforts.
Mar 13, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Judicial Council of the Supreme Court Minutes
The Judicial Council discussed the feasibility of a parish court in St. Helena Parish, determining it not feasible. The Council addressed court cost applications, approving a fee request for the Alexandria City Marshal's Office, and deferred applications regarding court reporter transcription fee increases. The meeting included the adoption of language for the Standing Committee to Review Judgeships and the appointment of its members. Additionally, the Council approved technology grant awards from the Court Modernization Technology Fund and received updates on LASC data collection efforts, including the Civil Cover Sheet project and revenue and expense reporting. New business covered potential legislation for a second minority district seat and a presentation on a judicial application for determining defendants' ability to pay.
Oct 14, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Judicial Council of the Supreme Court Minutes
The meeting covered the legislative report on new judgeships and a feasibility study regarding the creation of a parish court in St. Helena Parish, including testimonies in opposition. The council discussed rule amendments for committees evaluating judgeship requests and voted to lift the moratorium on requests for new judgeships. Additionally, the council reviewed the Court Modernization Technology Fund, discussed data collection efforts related to civil cover sheets, and addressed the shortage of court reporters with potential legislative proposals for digital transcription.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
