Ark. Code Ann. § 25-18-208: Digests, acts, and journals - Lost or destroyed books

If any of the digests, acts, and journals shall be lost or destroyed, the officer whose books have become lost or destroyed may obtain a duplicate copy from the Secretary of State by furnishing the Secretary of State a statement under oath of the facts in the case, setting out the reason why the books are missing and that the loss is due to no fault or negligence of the officer and whether or not settlement for the books has been made under § 25-18-207 .