Enforcement of criminal sanctions by the prosecuting attorney
Arkansas Code § 6-11-105; Arkansas Code § 6-24-119
(a) It shall be the duty and responsibility of the prosecuting attorneys to:
- (1) Supervise compliance with Arkansas Code § 6-24-101 et seq.; and
- (2) Prosecute violators.
- (b) If the prosecuting attorney fails or refuses to enforce this part when the facts are known by the prosecuting attorney or are called to his or her attention, the Attorney General or any citizen of this state may bring mandamus proceedings to compel the prosecuting attorney to perform his or her duties.
(c) All criminal actions related to alleged violations of this part shall be:
- (1) Filed in circuit court; and
- (2) Subject to the criminal rules and procedures of this state.