Opinion No.

The Honorable Jamie Pratt Prosecuting Attorney Thirteenth Judicial District P.O. Box 938 Camden, AR 71701

Dear Mr. Pratt:

This is in response to Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca A. Jones's request for an opinion concerning the temporary relocation of Columbia County's government offices as a result of fire, smoke and water damage to the County Courthouse. The restoration and repairs will reportedly take approximately three to six months. The following questions have been asked in this regard:

1. Under these circumstances, may the County remove the public records of the County from the County…