Section 5-55-114 - Special deputy prosecutor(a) A prosecuting attorney having jurisdiction over an offense may designate an attorney employed by the office of the Attorney General as a special deputy prosecutor to prosecute any charges related to healthcare fraud or any other charges that may arise from the same factual allegations or may be properly joined under state law.(b)(1) As a special deputy prosecutor, the attorney may issue a subpoena and may administer an oath as provided in § 25-16-705.(2) The subpoena shall be substantially in the form set forth in § 25-16-705(b).(c) A special deputy prosecutor appointed and functioning as authorized under this section is entitled to the same immunity granted by law to the prosecuting attorney.(d)(1) Appointment as a special deputy prosecutor does not enable the attorney to receive any additional fees or salary from the state for services provided pursuant to the appointment.(2) Expenses of the special deputy prosecutor and any fees and costs incurred by the special deputy prosecutor in the prosecution of cases as provided in this section are the responsibility of the Attorney General.(e) The prosecuting attorney may revoke the appointment of a special deputy prosecutor at any time.Amended by Act 2017, No. 978,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2017.