Office Of Prosecuting Attorney Coordination

The Office of Prosecuting Attorney Coordination, a U.S. State Government entity registered in SAM.gov, is a governmental division located in Little Rock, Arkansas, focused on supporting and coordinating prosecutorial and public defense resources across the state. As a state-level agency, it plays a critical role in managing legal workforce development and professional support for attorneys in the criminal justice system. The organization is primarily engaged in federal grant programs that aim to recruit, retain, and support prosecuting attorneys and public defenders through strategic financial incentives and professional development initiatives.

The organization has consistently received federal grants from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), predominantly through the John R. Justice (JRJ) Program, which provides student loan repayment assistance to prosecuting attorneys and public defenders. These grants, ranging from $15PBJA21GG00098JRJX to 15PBJA24GG01771JRJX, offer up to $10,000 annually in loan repayment for attorneys who maintain employment for three or more years. The grants strategically aim to increase and retain full-time legal professionals across Arkansas by addressing financial barriers to employment. Additionally, the organization has engaged in sub-grant activities, such as the "Paws for Justice" program with the Department of Finance & Administration, which uses certified facility dogs to provide direct victim services statewide. The grants are typically formula or block grants, demonstrating a systematic approach to addressing legal professional recruitment and support in the state's criminal justice system.