Louisiana Supreme Court Updates Judicial Travel Reimbursement Rules The Louisiana Supreme Court has amended Part G, Section 1(b) of the General Administrative Rules governing reimbursement of travel expenses for judges attending official meetings. The revisions, which take effect July 1, 2026, update provisions related to transportation, rental vehicles and meal reimbursements.Among the changes, the order clarifies reimbursement policies for airfare, private vehicle mileage, rental vehicles and other transportation expenses, including rideshare services, tolls and ferry fares. The amendments also provide updated guidance on baggage fees, reimbursement limits and documentation requirements for travel expenses paid with public funds. The court also revised the rules governing reimbursement for meals, tips and incidental expenses. The amendments clarify eligibility for judges whose primary work location differs from their courthouse and reaffirm that reimbursements are limited to applicable federal per diem rates or actual documented expenses, whichever is less. The order also reiterates the reporting requirements associated with full per diem payments on the first and last days of travel. The revised travel reimbursement rules become effective July 1, 2026, and will remain in effect unless amended by future order of the Court. For more information, refer to the Louisiana Supreme Court website.