Opinion No.

The Honorable David Gibbons Prosecuting Attorney Fifth Judicial District Post Office Box 3080 Russellville, AR 72811

Dear Mr. Gibbons:

You have requested my opinion concerning a proposed agreement between the City of Hector and Pope County regarding the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses that occur within the Hector city limits.

You indicate that currently, misdemeanors that occur within the city limits of Hector are processed by the Hector Police Department and are prosecuted by the Hector City Attorney in the Hector City Court, which was established pursuant to A.C.A. § 16-18-110 in December…