Arkansas funds prosecutor office staff, training, and programs

The law provides $1,518,046 from the State Central Services Fund for the office’s salaries and operating costs. The 12 positions include attorneys, administrative staff, and technology staff. Spending must follow state fiscal control laws and the purposes tied to the appropriation. The appropriation covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and the law took effect July 1, 2026.

The law provides $70,660 for law enforcement and prosecutor drug enforcement training. The Office of the Prosecutor Coordinator receives the funds for the training programs. The funds come from the Law Enforcement and Prosecutor Drug Enforcement Training Fund. The appropriation covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and the law took effect July 1, 2026.

The law provides $88,881 in federal funds for qualified student loan repayment refunds or reimbursements. Eligible state and federal public defenders and deputy prosecuting attorneys may receive refunds or reimbursements. The funds are for qualified student loan repayment; the text does not promise payment to every eligible person. The appropriation covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and the law took effect July 1, 2026.

The law provides $606,461 from the State Central Services Fund for Paws for Justice salaries and operating costs. The six positions are one certified dog handler coordinator and five certified dog handlers. Spending must follow state fiscal control laws and the purposes tied to the appropriation. The appropriation covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and the law took effect July 1, 2026.