AR HJR1002

General Assembly may provide by law for the selection, tenure, duties, and compensation of one or more special prosecuting attorneys to investigate referrals made by state entities.

Referrals must be based upon evidence of unauthorized disbursements or misuse of public funds/property by public officials or employees, or unethical conduct by public officials or employees in their official capacity.

Special prosecuting attorneys may prosecute offenses under Amendment 21 of the Arkansas Constitution and have sole and exclusive authority to investigate referrals and prosecute resulting offenses in any judicial circuit, subject to venue provisions.

Eligible candidates must be licensed Arkansas attorneys with at least four years of practice experience immediately preceding selection.

General Assembly may provide for support personnel including deputy special prosecuting attorneys, investigators, and clerical assistants, and may require cooperation from other public officials and employees.