(a) The Attorney General shall be the legal representative and advisor of the Arkansas State Police Commission, the Division of Arkansas State Police, and the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police.
(b) However, the director, with the approval of the Attorney General and Governor, may employ other counsel when in the Attorney General's and Governor's judgment it is necessary for the proper enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and the efficient operation of the division.
(c) However, this chapter shall not be construed as relieving the prosecuting attorneys from any duties imposed upon them by law.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs
Subtitle 2 - Law Enforcement Agencies and Programs
Chapter 8 - Division of Arkansas State Police
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 12-8-101. Division of Arkansas State Police created
§ 12-8-102. Commission created — Members — Meetings — Elective office
§ 12-8-103. Commission's powers and duties — Restrictions
§ 12-8-105. Officers and members — Oath
§ 12-8-107. Arrests and detentions
§ 12-8-108. Security of Governor, capitol building, etc
§ 12-8-109. Police protection for statewide functions
§ 12-8-110. Deputizing citizens in emergency
§ 12-8-111. Cooperation among agencies
§ 12-8-112. Headquarters — Identification Bureau
§ 12-8-113. Drug Abuse Enforcement Unit — Hot line
§ 12-8-114. Legal counsel and advisors
§ 12-8-115. Physicians and surgeons
§ 12-8-117. Purchasing evidence
§ 12-8-118. Payment of salaries and expenses
§ 12-8-119. Police training school
§ 12-8-120. Background investigations
§ 12-8-121. Use of state uniform, patch, or logo prohibited
§ 12-8-125. Small Municipality Law Enforcement Vehicle Grant Program