Arkansas Code Title 23. Public Utilities and Regulated Industries § 23-103-417. Access to public records

(A) Occupy reasonable space, use equipment, and make memoranda, notations, and copies of instruments of record during the business hours of the city, county, or state office; and

(B) Compile, post, copy, and maintain books, records, and indices.

(3)(A) In an action or appeal of an action to enforce the rights granted by this section, the court shall assess against a losing party reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation expenses reasonably incurred by a party that has substantially prevailed unless the court finds that the position of the losing party was substantially justified or that other circumstances make an award of attorney's fees and other litigation expenses unjust.

(B) Expenses shall not be assessed against the State of Arkansas or any of its agencies or departments.

(C) If at trial a defendant has substantially prevailed in the action, the court may assess attorney's fees and litigation expenses against a plaintiff only upon a finding that the action was initiated primarily for frivolous or dilatory purposes.