In the event that the Attorney General and a constitutional officer disagree on the interpretation of any constitutional provision, act, rule, or regulation which affects the duties of that constitutional officer, the constitutional officer is authorized to employ special counsel to resolve the disagreement by litigation. This special counsel shall receive a reasonable compensation for his or her services.
Structure Arkansas Code
Subchapter 7 - Attorney General
§ 25-16-701. Private practice of law prohibited
§ 25-16-702. Representation of state agencies and officers generally — Employment of outside counsel
§ 25-16-703. Representation of state interests in federal courts
§ 25-16-704. Representation of state interests in Supreme Court — Writs of quo warranto
§ 25-16-705. Subpoena power — Attendance of witnesses
§ 25-16-707. Amounts due state to be certified to Attorney General
§ 25-16-708. Appointment of special counsel to collect moneys due state. [Effective May 1, 2021.]
§ 25-16-709. Suits against officers indebted to state
§ 25-16-711. Disputes between Attorney General and a constitutional officer
§ 25-16-712. Funding restriction
§ 25-16-713. Attorney General — Designated law enforcement agency
§ 25-16-714. Procurement of contingency fee contracts — Definitions