HB1006
"to Redesignate The Fourteenth Judicial District As A Division A Judicial District As It Relates To Prosecuting Attorneys; And To Declare An Emergency."
AI-Generated Summary
This bill proposes to redesignate the Fourteenth Judicial District in Arkansas. Specifically, it would amend Arkansas Code § 16-21-136 to change the designation of the Fourteenth Judicial District from 'Division B' to 'A Judicial District' concerning prosecuting attorneys. The bill also declares an emergency, stating that the current caseload in the Fourteenth Judicial District is burdensome for a part-time prosecuting attorney. The stated purpose of making the prosecuting attorney a full-time employee is to ensure the efficient administration of justice. The act is deemed immediately necessary for the preservation of public peace, health, and safety. It would take effect upon approval by the Governor, or if not approved or vetoed, upon the expiration of the Governor's veto period, or if vetoed and overridden, on the date of the override.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
["The primary beneficiaries of this bill would be the residents and the legal system within the Fourteenth Judicial District. By potentially converting the prosecuting attorney role to full-time, the bill aims to improve the efficiency of legal proceedings and the administration of justice in the district. This could lead to more effective prosecution of crimes and better handling of caseloads, which would indirectly benefit the general public through enhanced public safety and a more responsive justice system. The prosecuting attorney's office itself would also benefit from the change in designation and the implied shift towards a full-time operational structure."]
Who Might Suffer?
['The primary entities that could be negatively impacted by this bill are those associated with the current part-time prosecuting attorney system in the Fourteenth Judicial District, including the incumbent prosecuting attorney if their role is fundamentally altered or if the full-time position is filled by someone else. Additionally, there could be financial implications for the state or county that would need to fund a full-time prosecuting attorney position, potentially leading to increased taxpayer burden. If the designation change affects the allocation of resources or judicial roles in unforeseen ways, other judicial offices or personnel within the broader court system could also experience indirect negative impacts.']