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District Attorney
About this position
The District Attorney is the chief legal representative of the district.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$159,691.20/year for prosecuting attorneys in Division A; $135,737.52 for prosecuting attorneys in Division B
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a qualified elector, a U.S. citizen, an Arkansas resident, reside within judicial circuit from which elected and during period of service, at least 18 years old, lawfully registered to vote, a licensed attorney in Arkansas for at least 4 years preceding date of assuming office, must never have been convicted of embezzelment of public money, bribery, forgery, or other infamous crimes
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is 3% of annual salary; signature requirement of the lesser of 3% of qualified electors residing within the state and 2,000 qualified electors.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.
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