§ 25-16-705. Subpoena power — Attendance of witnesses
(a) In all litigation, including criminal matters, in which the interests of the State of Arkansas are involved or may become involved before any tribunal, board, or commission, the Attorney General shall have the right to subpoena any person or the books, records, or other documents being held by any person. He or she shall […]
§ 25-16-706. Opinions
(a) (1) Upon request, the Attorney General without fee or reward shall give his or her opinion to the Governor and to the heads of the executive departments of this state upon any constitutional or other legal question that may concern the official action of those officers. (2) When requested, he or she shall give […]
§ 25-16-707. Amounts due state to be certified to Attorney General
(a) Within ten (10) days after any amount of money is due and payable to the state, the official, department, institution, or other agency through which the amount is payable shall certify that fact to the Attorney General for his or her attention. (b) Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be subject […]
§ 25-16-708. Appointment of special counsel to collect moneys due state. [Effective until May 1, 2021.]
(a) When there shall be past due and unpaid any special license fee, franchise tax, privilege tax, or other moneys due the state by individuals, officers, companies, firms, or corporations, and when in his or her judgment it would be for the best interest of the state to do so, the Attorney General shall have […]
§ 25-16-701. Private practice of law prohibited
During his or her term of office, the Attorney General shall not engage in the private practice of law, which shall include, but not be limited to, acting as office counsel, participating in litigation, and accepting retainers.
§ 25-16-702. Representation of state agencies and officers generally — Employment of outside counsel
(a) The Attorney General shall be the attorney for all state officials, departments, institutions, and agencies. Whenever any officer or department, institution, or agency of the state needs the services of an attorney, the matter shall be certified to the Attorney General for attention. (b) (1) All office work and advice for state officials, departments, […]