Arkansas § 5-28-108 - Special deputy prosecutor.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-28-108 — Special deputy prosecutor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-28-108. Special deputy prosecutor.
An attorney employed in the office of the Attorney General may be designated by a prosecuting attorney having criminal jurisdiction in a matter as a special deputy prosecutor for the purpose of prosecuting in a court of competent jurisdiction an action brought under this chapter or another action for the physical or mental abuse or exploitation of a long-term care facility resident. As a special deputy prosecutor, an attorney designated under subsection (a) of this section may issue a subpoena and administer an oath as provided in § 25-16-705. The subpoena shall be substantially in the form set forth in § 25-16-705(b). A special deputy prosecutor appointed and functioning as authorized under this section is entitled to the same immunity granted by law to the prosecuting attorney. Appointment as a special deputy prosecutor does not enable an attorney designated under subsection (a) of this section to receive any additional fee or salary from the state for a service provided pursuant to the appointment. Any expense of the special deputy prosecutor and any fees and costs incurred by the special deputy prosecutor in the prosecution of a case as provided in this section is the responsibility of the Attorney General. The prosecuting attorney may revoke the appointment of a special deputy prosecutor at any time.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-28-108
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-28-108 cover?
Section 5-28-108 ("Special deputy prosecutor.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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