The bill proposes to redesignate the Fourteenth Judicial District as a Division A Judicial District, specifically in relation to prosecuting attorneys. This change involves amending Arkansas Code 16-21-136, where the designation of the district will shift from Division B to Division A. The bill aims to address the current burdensome caseload faced by the part-time prosecuting attorney in the Fourteenth Judicial District, advocating for the position to be filled on a full-time basis to ensure more effective administration of justice.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the situation necessitates immediate action for the preservation of public peace, health, and safety. It outlines that the act will take effect upon approval by the Governor, the expiration of the veto period, or if the Governor's veto is overridden. This urgency underscores the need for a full-time prosecuting attorney to manage the district's caseload effectively.