Ark. Code Ann. § 16-89-120 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 89 / Section 16-89-120
Proof of higher offense
Status: in_force

(a) If, during the trial, the court shall be of the opinion that the facts proved constitute an offense of a higher nature than that charged in the indictment, it may direct the jury to be discharged and all proceedings to be suspended until the case can be resubmitted to a grand jury and may order the defendant to be committed or admit him or her to bail to answer any new indictment which may be found against him or her for the higher offense. (b) If an indictment is not found for the higher offense before the next grand jury is discharged, the court must proceed to try the defendant on the original indictment. Crim. Code, § 231; C. & M. Dig., § 3199; Pope's Dig., § 4035; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-2125.

(a) If, during the trial, the court shall be of the opinion that the facts proved constitute an offense of a higher nature than that charged in the indictment, it may direct the jury to be discharged and all proceedings to be suspended until the case can be resubmitted to a grand jury and may order the defendant to be committed or admit him or her to bail to answer any new indictment which may be found against him or her for the higher offense.

(b) If an indictment is not found for the higher offense before the next grand jury is discharged, the court must proceed to try the defendant on the original indictment.

Crim. Code, § 231; C. & M. Dig., § 3199; Pope's Dig., § 4035; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-2125.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-205 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 123 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-123-205
Conduct in real estate financing prohibited - Exception
Status: in_force

(a) A person to whom application is made for financial assistance or financing in connection with a real estate transaction or in connection with the construction, rehabilitation, repair, maintenance, or improvement of real property, or a representative of that person, shall not: (1) Discriminate against the applicant because of the religion, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or familial status of the applicant or a person residing with the applicant; or (2) Use a form of application for financial assistance or financing to make or keep a record or inquiry in connection with an application for financial assistance or financing which indicates, directly or indirectly, a preference, limitation, specification, or discrimination as to the religion, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or familial status of the applicant or a person residing with the applicant. (b) Subdivision (a)(2) of this section shall not apply to a form of application for financial assistance prescribed for the use of a lender regulated as a mortgagee under the National Housing Act, as amended, 12 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1750g (Supp. 1973), or by a regulatory board or officer acting under the statutory authority of this state or the United States. Acts 1995, No. 1129, § 1; 1995, No. 1327, § 1.

(a) A person to whom application is made for financial assistance or financing in connection with a real estate transaction or in connection with the construction, rehabilitation, repair, maintenance, or improvement of real property, or a representative of that person, shall not: (1) Discriminate against the applicant because of the religion, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or familial status of the applicant or a person residing with the applicant; or (2) Use a form of application for financial assistance or financing to make or keep a record or inquiry in connection with an application for financial assistance or financing which indicates, directly or indirectly, a preference, limitation, specification, or discrimination as to the religion, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or familial status of the applicant or a person residing with the applicant.

(1) Discriminate against the applicant because of the religion, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or familial status of the applicant or a person residing with the applicant; or

(2) Use a form of application for financial assistance or financing to make or keep a record or inquiry in connection with an application for financial assistance or financing which indicates, directly or indirectly, a preference, limitation, specification, or discrimination as to the religion, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or familial status of the applicant or a person residing with the applicant.

(b) Subdivision (a)(2) of this section shall not apply to a form of application for financial assistance prescribed for the use of a lender regulated as a mortgagee under the National Housing Act, as amended, 12 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1750g (Supp. 1973), or by a regulatory board or officer acting under the statutory authority of this state or the United States.

Acts 1995, No. 1129, § 1; 1995, No. 1327, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-13-501 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 5 / Section 16-13-501
Court reporters made state employees
Status: in_force

(a) The official court reporters of the circuit courts in this state are employees of the State of Arkansas. (b) The Administrative Office of the Courts may employ or contract with a court reporter previously employed by the state for services provided at any time after his or her separation from state employment, regardless of a limitation otherwise provided under § 19-11-709(d) . (c) The office is responsible for the financial oversight of the court reporters employed by the circuit court, which includes without limitation: (1) Biennial and annual budget requests; (2) Relevant budget activities; (3) Monitoring expenses; (4) Travel; (5) Substitute expenses; (6) Indigent transcript payments; and (7) Ensuring projected annual expenditures do not exceed total available funding. (d) The office, with the assistance of the Arkansas Judicial Council, Inc., shall establish an official procedure or rules for: (1) The hiring of court reporters; (2) The termination of court reporters; and (3) Salary adjustments for court reporters. Amended by Act 2019, No. 716,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 268,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1981 (Ex. Sess.), No. 16, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-366.3.

(a) The official court reporters of the circuit courts in this state are employees of the State of Arkansas.

(b) The Administrative Office of the Courts may employ or contract with a court reporter previously employed by the state for services provided at any time after his or her separation from state employment, regardless of a limitation otherwise provided under § 19-11-709(d) .

(c) The office is responsible for the financial oversight of the court reporters employed by the circuit court, which includes without limitation: (1) Biennial and annual budget requests; (2) Relevant budget activities; (3) Monitoring expenses; (4) Travel; (5) Substitute expenses; (6) Indigent transcript payments; and (7) Ensuring projected annual expenditures do not exceed total available funding.

(1) Biennial and annual budget requests;

(2) Relevant budget activities;

(3) Monitoring expenses;

(4) Travel;

(5) Substitute expenses;

(6) Indigent transcript payments; and

(7) Ensuring projected annual expenditures do not exceed total available funding.

(d) The office, with the assistance of the Arkansas Judicial Council, Inc., shall establish an official procedure or rules for: (1) The hiring of court reporters; (2) The termination of court reporters; and (3) Salary adjustments for court reporters.

(1) The hiring of court reporters;

(2) The termination of court reporters; and

(3) Salary adjustments for court reporters.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 716,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 268,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1981 (Ex. Sess.), No. 16, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-366.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-4-106 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-4-106
Uniformity of interpretation
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purposes to make uniform the laws of those states which enact it. Acts 1963, No. 101, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 27-2507.

This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purposes to make uniform the laws of those states which enact it.

Acts 1963, No. 101, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 27-2507.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-81-305 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 3 / Section 16-81-305
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be cited as the "Uniform Act on Intrastate Fresh Pursuit." Acts 1941, No. 19, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-505.

This subchapter may be cited as the "Uniform Act on Intrastate Fresh Pursuit."

Acts 1941, No. 19, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-505.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-407 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 123 / Subchapter 4 / Section 16-123-407
Exemptions
Status: in_force

The Division of Correction, the Division of Community Correction, a county jail, and a detention facility are exempt from this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 970, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2015, No. 975,§ 1, eff. 4/2/2015.

The Division of Correction, the Division of Community Correction, a county jail, and a detention facility are exempt from this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 970, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2015, No. 975,§ 1, eff. 4/2/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-10-201 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-10-201
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and cited as the "Arkansas District Courts Accounting Law". Acts 1977, No. 332, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-1101; Acts 2003, No. 1185, §§ 46, 47; 2007, No. 663, § 21.

This subchapter shall be known and cited as the "Arkansas District Courts Accounting Law".

Acts 1977, No. 332, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-1101; Acts 2003, No. 1185, §§ 46, 47; 2007, No. 663, § 21.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-55-214 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 55 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-55-214
Maximum appeal bond in civil litigation
Status: in_force

(a) Appeal bonds shall be determined under § 16-68-301 et seq., and Arkansas Rules of Appellate Procedure - Civil, Rule 8, except that the maximum appeal bond that may be required in any civil action under any legal theory shall be limited to twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000), regardless of the amount of the judgment. (b) If a party proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the party who has posted a bond in accordance with subsection (a) of this section is purposely dissipating or diverting assets outside of the ordinary course of its business for the purpose of evading ultimate payment of the judgment, the court may enter orders as are necessary to prevent dissipation or diversion, including requiring that a bond be posted equal to the full amount of the judgment. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 16-55-220 , the maximum appeal bond for any cause of action brought under any legal theory shall be limited to twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000), regardless of the amount of the judgment or the date the cause of action accrued, subject to the provisions of § 16-55-214(b) . Acts 2003, No. 649, § 17; 2005, No. 1380, § 1.

(a) Appeal bonds shall be determined under § 16-68-301 et seq., and Arkansas Rules of Appellate Procedure - Civil, Rule 8, except that the maximum appeal bond that may be required in any civil action under any legal theory shall be limited to twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000), regardless of the amount of the judgment.

(b) If a party proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the party who has posted a bond in accordance with subsection (a) of this section is purposely dissipating or diverting assets outside of the ordinary course of its business for the purpose of evading ultimate payment of the judgment, the court may enter orders as are necessary to prevent dissipation or diversion, including requiring that a bond be posted equal to the full amount of the judgment.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 16-55-220 , the maximum appeal bond for any cause of action brought under any legal theory shall be limited to twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000), regardless of the amount of the judgment or the date the cause of action accrued, subject to the provisions of § 16-55-214(b) .

Acts 2003, No. 649, § 17; 2005, No. 1380, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-21-154 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-21-154
Entry-level salary
Status: in_force

The entry level salaries of deputy prosecuting attorneys shall be consistent with that established by the state pay plan for the appropriate grade of each position. Acts 1999, No. 1044, § 4.

The entry level salaries of deputy prosecuting attorneys shall be consistent with that established by the state pay plan for the appropriate grade of each position.

Acts 1999, No. 1044, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-63-201 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 63 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-63-201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1148,§ 35, eff. 8/16/2013. Civil Code, § 105; C. & M. Dig., § 1183; Pope's Dig., § 1405; A.S.A. 1947, § 27-1101.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1148,§ 35, eff. 8/16/2013.

Civil Code, § 105; C. & M. Dig., § 1183; Pope's Dig., § 1405; A.S.A. 1947, § 27-1101.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-120-1002 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 10 / Section 16-120-1002
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Bicycle" means a: (A) Two-wheeled vehicle with a rear drive wheel that is solely human-powered; or (B) Two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle with: (i) Fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than seven hundred fifty watts (750 W); and (ii) A maximum speed of less than twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.) on a paved level surface when powered solely by an electric motor and ridden by an operator who weighs one hundred seventy pounds (170 lbs.); (2) "Bicycle outfitter" means an individual, group, club, partnership, corporation, or business entity, whether or not operating for profit, or an employee or organized agent, that sponsors, organizes, rents, or provides to a participant the use of a bicycle; (3) "Cycling activity" means riding a bicycle on a road, trail, path, or other surface for: (A) Competition, exercise, or other undertaking that involves a bicycle; (B) A training or teaching activity; or (C) A ride, trip, or other activity that is sponsored by a bicycle outfitter; (4) "Inherent risk of a cycling activity" means the dangers or conditions that are an integral part of cycling activities on the roads, trails, paths, or other surfaces of the state, including without limitation: (A) Injury or death caused by: (i) A change or variation in the surface which may cause a participant to lose control, lose his or her balance, or crash the bicycle; (ii) A collision with a natural or man-made object on or adjacent to the cycling surface, including without limitation a: (a) Tree; (b) Rock; or (c) Tree stump; or (iii) A collision with a pedestrian, a vehicle, or another cyclist; (B) Weather-related illnesses or conditions, including without limitation: (i) Hypothermia; (ii) Frostbite; (iii) Heat exhaustion; (iv) Heat stroke; or (v) Dehydration; (C) An act of nature, including without limitation: (i) Falling rocks; (ii) Inclement weather; (iii) Thunder and lightning; (iv) Severe or varied temperatures; (v) Winds; or (vi) Tornadoes; (D) Operator error, including equipment failure due to operator error; (E) Attack or injury by an animal; or (F) The aggravation of an injury, illness, or condition because the injury, illness, or condition occurred in a remote place where medical facilities are not available; and (5) "Participant" means a person who rents, leases, or uses a bicycle provided by a bicycle outfitter whether or not a fee is paid. Amended by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 22, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2019, No. 573,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Bicycle" means a: (A) Two-wheeled vehicle with a rear drive wheel that is solely human-powered; or (B) Two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle with: (i) Fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than seven hundred fifty watts (750 W); and (ii) A maximum speed of less than twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.) on a paved level surface when powered solely by an electric motor and ridden by an operator who weighs one hundred seventy pounds (170 lbs.);

(A) Two-wheeled vehicle with a rear drive wheel that is solely human-powered; or

(B) Two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle with: (i) Fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than seven hundred fifty watts (750 W); and (ii) A maximum speed of less than twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.) on a paved level surface when powered solely by an electric motor and ridden by an operator who weighs one hundred seventy pounds (170 lbs.);

(i) Fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than seven hundred fifty watts (750 W); and

(ii) A maximum speed of less than twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.) on a paved level surface when powered solely by an electric motor and ridden by an operator who weighs one hundred seventy pounds (170 lbs.);

(2) "Bicycle outfitter" means an individual, group, club, partnership, corporation, or business entity, whether or not operating for profit, or an employee or organized agent, that sponsors, organizes, rents, or provides to a participant the use of a bicycle;

(3) "Cycling activity" means riding a bicycle on a road, trail, path, or other surface for: (A) Competition, exercise, or other undertaking that involves a bicycle; (B) A training or teaching activity; or (C) A ride, trip, or other activity that is sponsored by a bicycle outfitter;

(A) Competition, exercise, or other undertaking that involves a bicycle;

(B) A training or teaching activity; or

(C) A ride, trip, or other activity that is sponsored by a bicycle outfitter;

(4) "Inherent risk of a cycling activity" means the dangers or conditions that are an integral part of cycling activities on the roads, trails, paths, or other surfaces of the state, including without limitation: (A) Injury or death caused by: (i) A change or variation in the surface which may cause a participant to lose control, lose his or her balance, or crash the bicycle; (ii) A collision with a natural or man-made object on or adjacent to the cycling surface, including without limitation a: (a) Tree; (b) Rock; or (c) Tree stump; or (iii) A collision with a pedestrian, a vehicle, or another cyclist; (B) Weather-related illnesses or conditions, including without limitation: (i) Hypothermia; (ii) Frostbite; (iii) Heat exhaustion; (iv) Heat stroke; or (v) Dehydration; (C) An act of nature, including without limitation: (i) Falling rocks; (ii) Inclement weather; (iii) Thunder and lightning; (iv) Severe or varied temperatures; (v) Winds; or (vi) Tornadoes; (D) Operator error, including equipment failure due to operator error; (E) Attack or injury by an animal; or (F) The aggravation of an injury, illness, or condition because the injury, illness, or condition occurred in a remote place where medical facilities are not available; and

(A) Injury or death caused by: (i) A change or variation in the surface which may cause a participant to lose control, lose his or her balance, or crash the bicycle; (ii) A collision with a natural or man-made object on or adjacent to the cycling surface, including without limitation a: (a) Tree; (b) Rock; or (c) Tree stump; or (iii) A collision with a pedestrian, a vehicle, or another cyclist;

(i) A change or variation in the surface which may cause a participant to lose control, lose his or her balance, or crash the bicycle;

(ii) A collision with a natural or man-made object on or adjacent to the cycling surface, including without limitation a: (a) Tree; (b) Rock; or (c) Tree stump; or

(a) Tree;

(b) Rock; or

(c) Tree stump; or

(iii) A collision with a pedestrian, a vehicle, or another cyclist;

(B) Weather-related illnesses or conditions, including without limitation: (i) Hypothermia; (ii) Frostbite; (iii) Heat exhaustion; (iv) Heat stroke; or (v) Dehydration;

(i) Hypothermia;

(ii) Frostbite;

(iii) Heat exhaustion;

(iv) Heat stroke; or

(v) Dehydration;

(C) An act of nature, including without limitation: (i) Falling rocks; (ii) Inclement weather; (iii) Thunder and lightning; (iv) Severe or varied temperatures; (v) Winds; or (vi) Tornadoes;

(i) Falling rocks;

(ii) Inclement weather;

(iii) Thunder and lightning;

(iv) Severe or varied temperatures;

(v) Winds; or

(vi) Tornadoes;

(D) Operator error, including equipment failure due to operator error;

(E) Attack or injury by an animal; or

(F) The aggravation of an injury, illness, or condition because the injury, illness, or condition occurred in a remote place where medical facilities are not available; and

(5) "Participant" means a person who rents, leases, or uses a bicycle provided by a bicycle outfitter whether or not a fee is paid.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 22, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2019, No. 573,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-93-704 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 93 / Subchapter 7 / Section 16-93-704
Procedures - Notice to law enforcement personnel and committing court
Status: in_force

(a) At the time that any person is paroled by the Post-Prison Transfer Board, the board shall give written notice of the granting of the parole to the county sheriff, the committing court, and the chief of police of all cities of the first class of the county from which the person was sentenced. (b) If the person is paroled to a county other than that from which he or she was committed, the board shall give notice to the chief of police or marshal of the city to which he or she is paroled, to the chief of police of all cities of the first class, to the county sheriff of the county to which he or she is paroled, and to the county sheriff of the county from which the person was committed. Amended by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 201, eff. 1/1/2024. Acts 1969, No. 153, § 2; 1971, No. 33, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-2820; Acts 2011, No. 570, § 104.

(a) At the time that any person is paroled by the Post-Prison Transfer Board, the board shall give written notice of the granting of the parole to the county sheriff, the committing court, and the chief of police of all cities of the first class of the county from which the person was sentenced.

(b) If the person is paroled to a county other than that from which he or she was committed, the board shall give notice to the chief of police or marshal of the city to which he or she is paroled, to the chief of police of all cities of the first class, to the county sheriff of the county to which he or she is paroled, and to the county sheriff of the county from which the person was committed.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 201, eff. 1/1/2024.

Acts 1969, No. 153, § 2; 1971, No. 33, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-2820; Acts 2011, No. 570, § 104.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-90-114 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-90-114
Postponement of sentence
Status: in_force

(a) In any case where the pronouncement of final judgment and sentence shall have been postponed, all costs shall be considered due and payable just as if the sentence and judgment had been pronounced. (b) It is the intention of this section that the postponement, so far as liability for costs is concerned, shall be regarded as a conviction. Acts 1923, No. 76, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 4055; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-2325.

(a) In any case where the pronouncement of final judgment and sentence shall have been postponed, all costs shall be considered due and payable just as if the sentence and judgment had been pronounced.

(b) It is the intention of this section that the postponement, so far as liability for costs is concerned, shall be regarded as a conviction.

Acts 1923, No. 76, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 4055; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-2325.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-13-2301 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 23 / Section 16-13-2301
Composition
Status: in_force

The Fifteenth Judicial District shall be composed of the counties of Conway, Logan, Scott, and Yell. Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365.

The Fifteenth Judicial District shall be composed of the counties of Conway, Logan, Scott, and Yell.

Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-13-1805 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 18 / Section 16-13-1805
Divisions of court
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The circuit court of the Tenth Judicial District is divided into two (2) divisions. (2) The circuit judge serving on June 22, 1985, and his or her successor shall be the circuit judge of the first division, and the circuit judge appointed pursuant to Acts 1985, No. 159, § 2, and his or her successor shall be the circuit judge of the second division. (b) (1) The chancery court of the Tenth Judicial District is divided into two (2) divisions. (2) The chancery judge serving on June 22, 1985, and his or her successor shall be the chancery judge of the first division, and the chancery judge appointed pursuant to Acts 1985, No. 159, § 2, and his or her successor shall be the chancery judge of the second division. Acts 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 7, §§ 1, 2; 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 22, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 22-330, 22-330.1.

(a) (1) The circuit court of the Tenth Judicial District is divided into two (2) divisions. (2) The circuit judge serving on June 22, 1985, and his or her successor shall be the circuit judge of the first division, and the circuit judge appointed pursuant to Acts 1985, No. 159, § 2, and his or her successor shall be the circuit judge of the second division.

(1) The circuit court of the Tenth Judicial District is divided into two (2) divisions.

(2) The circuit judge serving on June 22, 1985, and his or her successor shall be the circuit judge of the first division, and the circuit judge appointed pursuant to Acts 1985, No. 159, § 2, and his or her successor shall be the circuit judge of the second division.

(b) (1) The chancery court of the Tenth Judicial District is divided into two (2) divisions. (2) The chancery judge serving on June 22, 1985, and his or her successor shall be the chancery judge of the first division, and the chancery judge appointed pursuant to Acts 1985, No. 159, § 2, and his or her successor shall be the chancery judge of the second division.

(1) The chancery court of the Tenth Judicial District is divided into two (2) divisions.

(2) The chancery judge serving on June 22, 1985, and his or her successor shall be the chancery judge of the first division, and the chancery judge appointed pursuant to Acts 1985, No. 159, § 2, and his or her successor shall be the chancery judge of the second division.

Acts 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 7, §§ 1, 2; 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 22, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 22-330, 22-330.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-11-205 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-11-205
Reporter to superintend distribution and publication of decisions of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the Reporter of the Supreme Court to superintend the distribution and publication of the decisions of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals in such format and medium as the Supreme Court may direct. Acts 1915, No. 326, § 3; C. & M. Dig., § 9776l; Pope's Dig., § 13321; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-225; Acts 2009, No. 221, § 4.

It shall be the duty of the Reporter of the Supreme Court to superintend the distribution and publication of the decisions of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals in such format and medium as the Supreme Court may direct.

Acts 1915, No. 326, § 3; C. & M. Dig., § 9776l; Pope's Dig., § 13321; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-225; Acts 2009, No. 221, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-90-1407 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 14 / Section 16-90-1407
Special procedures for sealing a felony controlled substance possession conviction
Status: in_force

A person may petition the court to seal a record of a felony conviction for possession of a controlled substance, § 5-64-419 , or counterfeit substance, § 5-64-441 , upon the completion of the person's sentence if, prior to sentencing: (1) An intake officer appointed by the court, where applicable, determines that the person has a drug addiction and recommends the person as a candidate for residential drug treatment; (2) The court places the person on probation and includes as part of the terms and conditions of the probation that: (A) The person successfully complete a drug treatment program approved by the court; and (B) The person remain drug-free until successful completion of probation; and (3) The person successfully completes the terms and conditions of the probation. Amended by Act 2021, No. 690,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2013, No. 1460,§ 9, eff. 1/1/2014.

A person may petition the court to seal a record of a felony conviction for possession of a controlled substance, § 5-64-419 , or counterfeit substance, § 5-64-441 , upon the completion of the person's sentence if, prior to sentencing:

(1) An intake officer appointed by the court, where applicable, determines that the person has a drug addiction and recommends the person as a candidate for residential drug treatment;

(2) The court places the person on probation and includes as part of the terms and conditions of the probation that: (A) The person successfully complete a drug treatment program approved by the court; and (B) The person remain drug-free until successful completion of probation; and

(A) The person successfully complete a drug treatment program approved by the court; and

(B) The person remain drug-free until successful completion of probation; and

(3) The person successfully completes the terms and conditions of the probation.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 690,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1460,§ 9, eff. 1/1/2014.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-13-207 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-13-207
Sessions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each circuit court may by a rule or order fix times and places when the court will be in session for the transaction of business. However, the scheduled sittings of the court shall not preclude the transaction of business by the court at other times or places. (2) No jury, however, shall be convened at a place other than the regular and customary place for holding court in each county or district thereof, as the case may be. (b) When any circuit court is duly convened for a regular term, the court may be in session at any time the judge thereof may deem necessary. However, no session of the court shall interfere with any other court to be held by the same judge. (c) Two (2) or more circuit courts of the same district may be concurrently in session. Acts 1943, No. 202, § 1; 1951, No. 207, § 1; 1955, No. 49, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 22-311, 22-312.

(a) (1) Each circuit court may by a rule or order fix times and places when the court will be in session for the transaction of business. However, the scheduled sittings of the court shall not preclude the transaction of business by the court at other times or places. (2) No jury, however, shall be convened at a place other than the regular and customary place for holding court in each county or district thereof, as the case may be.

(1) Each circuit court may by a rule or order fix times and places when the court will be in session for the transaction of business. However, the scheduled sittings of the court shall not preclude the transaction of business by the court at other times or places.

(2) No jury, however, shall be convened at a place other than the regular and customary place for holding court in each county or district thereof, as the case may be.

(b) When any circuit court is duly convened for a regular term, the court may be in session at any time the judge thereof may deem necessary. However, no session of the court shall interfere with any other court to be held by the same judge.

(c) Two (2) or more circuit courts of the same district may be concurrently in session.

Acts 1943, No. 202, § 1; 1951, No. 207, § 1; 1955, No. 49, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 22-311, 22-312.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-13-2202 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 22 / Section 16-13-2202
Terms of court
Status: in_force

The terms of court in each county in the Fourteenth Judicial District shall commence on the dates set forth below: (1) Baxter County: On the second Monday in March and the second Monday in September; (2) Boone County: On the third Monday in April and the third Monday in October; (3) Newton County: On the first Mondays in March and September; and (4) Marion County: On the first Mondays in April and October. Acts 1891, No. 62, § 4, p. 110; 1895, No. 36, §§ 1, 2, p. 40; 1955, No. 227, § 1; 1979, No. 696, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 22-310, 22-310n.

The terms of court in each county in the Fourteenth Judicial District shall commence on the dates set forth below:

(1) Baxter County: On the second Monday in March and the second Monday in September;

(2) Boone County: On the third Monday in April and the third Monday in October;

(3) Newton County: On the first Mondays in March and September; and

(4) Marion County: On the first Mondays in April and October.

Acts 1891, No. 62, § 4, p. 110; 1895, No. 36, §§ 1, 2, p. 40; 1955, No. 227, § 1; 1979, No. 696, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 22-310, 22-310n.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-120-504 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 5 / Section 16-120-504
Nonliability for damages - Exceptions
Status: in_force

A church or other place of worship is not liable for damages for personal injury, death, or property damage sustained by a person on the property of the church or other place of worship during the time the church or other place of worship is used as a polling site except as follows: (1) If the church or other place of worship is covered by a policy of insurance, in which case liability for ordinary negligence is limited to the amount of insurance coverage provided by the policy of insurance; or (2) If the church or other place of worship or its agent acts in bad faith or acts grossly negligent, recklessly, or intentionally. Added by Act 2013, No. 1118,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

A church or other place of worship is not liable for damages for personal injury, death, or property damage sustained by a person on the property of the church or other place of worship during the time the church or other place of worship is used as a polling site except as follows:

(1) If the church or other place of worship is covered by a policy of insurance, in which case liability for ordinary negligence is limited to the amount of insurance coverage provided by the policy of insurance; or

(2) If the church or other place of worship or its agent acts in bad faith or acts grossly negligent, recklessly, or intentionally.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1118,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-338 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 123 / Subchapter 3 / Section 16-123-338
Relief
Status: in_force

In a civil action under this subchapter, if the court finds that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the court may award to the plaintiff: (1) Compensatory and punitive damages; (2) Reasonable attorney's fees; (3) Court costs; and (4) Subject to § 16-123-339 , any permanent or temporary injunction, temporary restraining order, or other order, including an order enjoining the defendant from engaging in the discriminatory housing practice or ordering affirmative action as may be appropriate. Acts 2001, No. 1785, § 39.

In a civil action under this subchapter, if the court finds that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the court may award to the plaintiff:

(1) Compensatory and punitive damages;

(2) Reasonable attorney's fees;

(3) Court costs; and

(4) Subject to § 16-123-339 , any permanent or temporary injunction, temporary restraining order, or other order, including an order enjoining the defendant from engaging in the discriminatory housing practice or ordering affirmative action as may be appropriate.

Acts 2001, No. 1785, § 39.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-85-514 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 5 / Section 16-85-514
Disclosure of information
Status: in_force

(a) Every member of the grand jury must keep secret whatever the member or any other grand juror may have said, or in what manner he or she or any grand juror may have voted on a matter before them. (b) (1) No grand juror shall disclose any evidence given before the grand jury except when lawfully required to testify as a witness in relation to the evidence, nor shall he or she disclose the fact of any indictment having been found against any person not in actual confinement until the defendant has been arrested. (2) Any grand juror violating the provisions of this subsection shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined any sum not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000). (c) (1) A member of the grand jury, however, may be required by a court to disclose the testimony of a witness examined before the grand jury for the purpose of ascertaining its consistency with the testimony given by the witness on trial, for the purpose of proceeding against the witness for perjury in his or her testimony, or upon the trial of a prosecution of the witness for perjury. (2) It shall be the duty of the foreman of the grand jury to communicate to the prosecuting attorney, when requested, the substance of the testimony before them. (d) A grand juror cannot be questioned for anything he or she may say or any vote he or she may give relative to a matter legally before the grand jury, except for a perjury he or she may have committed in making accusation or giving testimony before his or her fellow jurors. Rev. Stat., ch. 45, §§ 75, 76; Crim. Code, §§ 109-111; C. &. M. Dig., §§ 2820, 2992-2994; Pope's Dig., §§ 3538, 3814-3816; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 43-927 -- 43-931; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 471.

(a) Every member of the grand jury must keep secret whatever the member or any other grand juror may have said, or in what manner he or she or any grand juror may have voted on a matter before them.

(b) (1) No grand juror shall disclose any evidence given before the grand jury except when lawfully required to testify as a witness in relation to the evidence, nor shall he or she disclose the fact of any indictment having been found against any person not in actual confinement until the defendant has been arrested. (2) Any grand juror violating the provisions of this subsection shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined any sum not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000).

(1) No grand juror shall disclose any evidence given before the grand jury except when lawfully required to testify as a witness in relation to the evidence, nor shall he or she disclose the fact of any indictment having been found against any person not in actual confinement until the defendant has been arrested.

(2) Any grand juror violating the provisions of this subsection shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined any sum not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000).

(c) (1) A member of the grand jury, however, may be required by a court to disclose the testimony of a witness examined before the grand jury for the purpose of ascertaining its consistency with the testimony given by the witness on trial, for the purpose of proceeding against the witness for perjury in his or her testimony, or upon the trial of a prosecution of the witness for perjury. (2) It shall be the duty of the foreman of the grand jury to communicate to the prosecuting attorney, when requested, the substance of the testimony before them.

(1) A member of the grand jury, however, may be required by a court to disclose the testimony of a witness examined before the grand jury for the purpose of ascertaining its consistency with the testimony given by the witness on trial, for the purpose of proceeding against the witness for perjury in his or her testimony, or upon the trial of a prosecution of the witness for perjury.

(2) It shall be the duty of the foreman of the grand jury to communicate to the prosecuting attorney, when requested, the substance of the testimony before them.

(d) A grand juror cannot be questioned for anything he or she may say or any vote he or she may give relative to a matter legally before the grand jury, except for a perjury he or she may have committed in making accusation or giving testimony before his or her fellow jurors.

Rev. Stat., ch. 45, §§ 75, 76; Crim. Code, §§ 109-111; C. &. M. Dig., §§ 2820, 2992-2994; Pope's Dig., §§ 3538, 3814-3816; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 43-927 -- 43-931; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 471.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-117-203 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 117 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-117-203
Actions by receivers - Employment of attorneys
Status: in_force

In all cases where it is necessary or proper for a receiver to collect debts by suit, he or she may sue in his or her own name, but all moneys collected by the receiver shall be accounted for and paid into court or be subject to the order of the court. The receiver shall have power to employ attorneys and make to them a reasonable allowance for services. The attorneys shall be paid out of the funds collected by the receiver. Acts 1857, § 5, p. 164; C. & M. Dig., § 8604; Pope's Dig., § 11182; A.S.A. 1947, § 36-105.

In all cases where it is necessary or proper for a receiver to collect debts by suit, he or she may sue in his or her own name, but all moneys collected by the receiver shall be accounted for and paid into court or be subject to the order of the court. The receiver shall have power to employ attorneys and make to them a reasonable allowance for services. The attorneys shall be paid out of the funds collected by the receiver.

Acts 1857, § 5, p. 164; C. & M. Dig., § 8604; Pope's Dig., § 11182; A.S.A. 1947, § 36-105.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-59-101 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 59 / Section 16-59-101
Filing of notice required to constitute constructive notice of pending action
Status: in_force

To render the filing of any suit at law or in equity in either a state court or United States district court affecting the title or any lien on real estate or personal property constructive notice to a bona fide purchaser or mortgagee of any such real estate or personal property, it shall be necessary for the plaintiff or any one (1) of the plaintiffs, if there is more than one (1) plaintiff, or his or her attorney or agent to file a notice of the pendency of the suit, for record with the recorder of deeds of the county in which the property to be affected by the constructive notice is situated. Acts 1903, No. 65, § 1, p. 118; C. & M. Dig., § 6979; Pope's Dig., § 8959; Acts 1965 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 5, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 27-501.

To render the filing of any suit at law or in equity in either a state court or United States district court affecting the title or any lien on real estate or personal property constructive notice to a bona fide purchaser or mortgagee of any such real estate or personal property, it shall be necessary for the plaintiff or any one (1) of the plaintiffs, if there is more than one (1) plaintiff, or his or her attorney or agent to file a notice of the pendency of the suit, for record with the recorder of deeds of the county in which the property to be affected by the constructive notice is situated.

Acts 1903, No. 65, § 1, p. 118; C. & M. Dig., § 6979; Pope's Dig., § 8959; Acts 1965 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 5, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 27-501.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-100-207 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 100 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-100-207
Mental health treatment under program - Failure to comply with program
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A mental health specialty court shall order mental health treatment for a mental health specialty court program participant for at least six (6) months. (2) Any mental health treatment ordered under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall meet the minimum standards of mental health treatment promulgated by the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services. (b) A mental health specialty court program participant may be removed from a mental health specialty court program by the mental health specialty court following a hearing with notice and an opportunity for the mental health specialty court program participant to be heard, if: (1) The mental health specialty court program participant: (A) Knowingly fails to abide by the terms and conditions of the mental health specialty court program; or (B) Is not suffering from a recognized mental illness in the opinion of a healthcare provider or mental health specialist assigned or ordered by the mental health specialty court to determine whether or not the mental health specialty court program participant suffers from a recognized mental illness; or (2) The mental health specialty court finds that retaining the mental health specialty court program participant in a mental health specialty court program does not serve the best interests of justice, the public, the state, or the mental health specialty court program participant. (c) If a mental health specialty court program participant is removed from a mental health specialty court program for any of the reasons set out under subsection (b) of this section, the mental health specialty court program participant's case shall be transferred to the appropriate court having jurisdiction. Added by Act 2017, No. 506,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) (1) A mental health specialty court shall order mental health treatment for a mental health specialty court program participant for at least six (6) months. (2) Any mental health treatment ordered under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall meet the minimum standards of mental health treatment promulgated by the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services.

(1) A mental health specialty court shall order mental health treatment for a mental health specialty court program participant for at least six (6) months.

(2) Any mental health treatment ordered under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall meet the minimum standards of mental health treatment promulgated by the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services.

(b) A mental health specialty court program participant may be removed from a mental health specialty court program by the mental health specialty court following a hearing with notice and an opportunity for the mental health specialty court program participant to be heard, if: (1) The mental health specialty court program participant: (A) Knowingly fails to abide by the terms and conditions of the mental health specialty court program; or (B) Is not suffering from a recognized mental illness in the opinion of a healthcare provider or mental health specialist assigned or ordered by the mental health specialty court to determine whether or not the mental health specialty court program participant suffers from a recognized mental illness; or (2) The mental health specialty court finds that retaining the mental health specialty court program participant in a mental health specialty court program does not serve the best interests of justice, the public, the state, or the mental health specialty court program participant.

(1) The mental health specialty court program participant: (A) Knowingly fails to abide by the terms and conditions of the mental health specialty court program; or (B) Is not suffering from a recognized mental illness in the opinion of a healthcare provider or mental health specialist assigned or ordered by the mental health specialty court to determine whether or not the mental health specialty court program participant suffers from a recognized mental illness; or

(A) Knowingly fails to abide by the terms and conditions of the mental health specialty court program; or

(B) Is not suffering from a recognized mental illness in the opinion of a healthcare provider or mental health specialist assigned or ordered by the mental health specialty court to determine whether or not the mental health specialty court program participant suffers from a recognized mental illness; or

(2) The mental health specialty court finds that retaining the mental health specialty court program participant in a mental health specialty court program does not serve the best interests of justice, the public, the state, or the mental health specialty court program participant.

(c) If a mental health specialty court program participant is removed from a mental health specialty court program for any of the reasons set out under subsection (b) of this section, the mental health specialty court program participant's case shall be transferred to the appropriate court having jurisdiction.

Added by Act 2017, No. 506,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-66-215 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-66-215
Evasion of exemption law in collection of debt - Penalty
Status: in_force

Whoever, whether principal, agent, or attorney, under the statutes of this state on the subject of the exemption of property from levy and sale on execution, or in attachment or garnishment, with intent to deprive any resident of this state of his or her rights, sends or causes to be sent out of this state any claim for debt to be collected by proceeding in attachment, garnishment, or other mesne process when the creditor, debtor, person, and corporation owing for the earnings intended to be reached by such proceedings is each within the jurisdiction of the courts of this state shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined for each and every claim so sent out of this state in any sum not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00). Acts 1909, No. 34, § 1, p. 77; C. & M. Dig., § 5547; Pope's Dig., § 7186; A.S.A. 1947, § 30-217; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 83.

Whoever, whether principal, agent, or attorney, under the statutes of this state on the subject of the exemption of property from levy and sale on execution, or in attachment or garnishment, with intent to deprive any resident of this state of his or her rights, sends or causes to be sent out of this state any claim for debt to be collected by proceeding in attachment, garnishment, or other mesne process when the creditor, debtor, person, and corporation owing for the earnings intended to be reached by such proceedings is each within the jurisdiction of the courts of this state shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined for each and every claim so sent out of this state in any sum not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00).

Acts 1909, No. 34, § 1, p. 77; C. & M. Dig., § 5547; Pope's Dig., § 7186; A.S.A. 1947, § 30-217; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 83.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-88-102 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 88 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-88-102
Restraint of inferior courts
Status: in_force

The circuit court of any county or the judge thereof, exercising jurisdiction in vacation, may by writ of prohibition restrain all other inferior courts in the limits of the county from exceeding their criminal jurisdiction. Crim. Code, § 22; Acts 1903, No. 168, § 1, p. 325; C. & M. Dig., § 2884; Pope's Dig., § 3700; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-1425.

The circuit court of any county or the judge thereof, exercising jurisdiction in vacation, may by writ of prohibition restrain all other inferior courts in the limits of the county from exceeding their criminal jurisdiction.

Crim. Code, § 22; Acts 1903, No. 168, § 1, p. 325; C. & M. Dig., § 2884; Pope's Dig., § 3700; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-1425.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-15-102 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-15-102
Special terms
Status: in_force

(a) The county judge of any county may hold a special term of the county court when the public good of the county demands it. (b) Before any special term of a county court shall be held, the county judge shall give a notice ten (10) days before the special term is held by posting ten (10) written or printed notices in ten (10) of the most public places in the county, including one (1) notice on the door of the office of the clerk of the county. Acts 1879, No. 50, §§ 1, 2, p. 60; C. & M. Dig., §§ 2269, 2270; Pope's Dig., §§ 2896, 2897; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 22-606, 22-607.

(a) The county judge of any county may hold a special term of the county court when the public good of the county demands it.

(b) Before any special term of a county court shall be held, the county judge shall give a notice ten (10) days before the special term is held by posting ten (10) written or printed notices in ten (10) of the most public places in the county, including one (1) notice on the door of the office of the clerk of the county.

Acts 1879, No. 50, §§ 1, 2, p. 60; C. & M. Dig., §§ 2269, 2270; Pope's Dig., §§ 2896, 2897; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 22-606, 22-607.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-113-306 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 113 / Subchapter 3 / Section 16-113-306
Illegal or unauthorized taxes and assessments enjoined
Status: in_force

The circuit judge for any county may grant injunctions and restraining orders, in all cases of illegal or unauthorized taxes and assessments by county, city, or other local tribunals, boards, or officers. No clerk or deputy clerk shall be authorized to grant restraining orders or injunctions. Civil Code, § 296; Acts 1871, No. 48, § 1 [296], p. 219; 1873, No. 88, § 1 [296], p. 213; C. & M. Dig., § 5786; Pope's Dig., § 7501, A.S.A. 1947, § 32-106.

The circuit judge for any county may grant injunctions and restraining orders, in all cases of illegal or unauthorized taxes and assessments by county, city, or other local tribunals, boards, or officers. No clerk or deputy clerk shall be authorized to grant restraining orders or injunctions.

Civil Code, § 296; Acts 1871, No. 48, § 1 [296], p. 219; 1873, No. 88, § 1 [296], p. 213; C. & M. Dig., § 5786; Pope's Dig., § 7501, A.S.A. 1947, § 32-106.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-58-102 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 58 / Section 16-58-102
Style of process issued by judge, justice, or other officer
Status: in_force

All writs and process issued by any judge, justice of the peace, or other officer authorized to issue the writ or process shall run in the name of the State of Arkansas and be signed by the officer issuing the writ or process. Rev. Stat., ch. 159, § 3; C. & M. Dig. § 1125; Pope's Dig., § 1341; A.S.A. 1947, § 27-305.

All writs and process issued by any judge, justice of the peace, or other officer authorized to issue the writ or process shall run in the name of the State of Arkansas and be signed by the officer issuing the writ or process.

Rev. Stat., ch. 159, § 3; C. & M. Dig. § 1125; Pope's Dig., § 1341; A.S.A. 1947, § 27-305.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-905 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 9 / Section 16-19-905
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1873, No. 135, § 62, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6472; Pope's Dig., § 8434; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-1007.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1873, No. 135, § 62, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6472; Pope's Dig., § 8434; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-1007.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-66-217 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-66-217
Election of bankruptcy exemptions
Status: in_force

Residents of this state having the right to claim exemptions in a bankruptcy proceeding pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 522 shall have the right to elect either: (i) The property exemptions provided by the Constitution and the laws of the State of Arkansas; or (ii) The property exemptions provided by 11 U.S.C. § 522(d) . Acts 1991, No. 345, § 2.

Residents of this state having the right to claim exemptions in a bankruptcy proceeding pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 522 shall have the right to elect either:

(i) The property exemptions provided by the Constitution and the laws of the State of Arkansas; or

(ii) The property exemptions provided by 11 U.S.C. § 522(d) .

Acts 1991, No. 345, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-22-310 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 3 / Section 16-22-310
Liability for civil damages
Status: in_force

(a) No person licensed to practice law in Arkansas and no partnership or corporation of Arkansas-licensed attorneys or any of its employees, partners, members, officers, or shareholders shall be liable to persons not in privity of contract with the person, partnership, or corporation for civil damages resulting from acts, omissions, decisions, or other conduct in connection with professional services performed by the person, partnership, or corporation, except for: (1) Acts, omissions, decisions, or conduct that constitutes fraud or intentional misrepresentations; or (2) (A) Other acts, omissions, decisions, or conduct if the person, partnership, or corporation was aware that a primary intent of the client was for the professional services to benefit or influence the particular person bringing the action. (B) For the purposes of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section, if the person, partnership, or corporation identifies in writing to the client those persons who are intended to rely on the services and sends a copy of the writing or similar statement to those persons identified in the writing or statement, then the person, partnership, or corporation or any of its employees, partners, members, officers, or shareholders may be held liable only to the persons intended to so rely, in addition to those persons in privity of contract with the person, partnership, or corporation. (b) This section shall apply only to acts, omissions, decisions, or other conduct in connection with professional services occurring or rendered on or after April 6, 1987. (c) The appointment of an attorney as a successor trustee or attorney-in-fact as provided in § 18-50-101 et seq. shall not expand the liability of the attorney, the entity, or partnership employing the attorney, or the firm in which the attorney is a member or partner beyond the liability provided in this section. Acts 1987, No. 661, §§ 2, 3; 2005, No. 1883, § 1.

(a) No person licensed to practice law in Arkansas and no partnership or corporation of Arkansas-licensed attorneys or any of its employees, partners, members, officers, or shareholders shall be liable to persons not in privity of contract with the person, partnership, or corporation for civil damages resulting from acts, omissions, decisions, or other conduct in connection with professional services performed by the person, partnership, or corporation, except for: (1) Acts, omissions, decisions, or conduct that constitutes fraud or intentional misrepresentations; or (2) (A) Other acts, omissions, decisions, or conduct if the person, partnership, or corporation was aware that a primary intent of the client was for the professional services to benefit or influence the particular person bringing the action. (B) For the purposes of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section, if the person, partnership, or corporation identifies in writing to the client those persons who are intended to rely on the services and sends a copy of the writing or similar statement to those persons identified in the writing or statement, then the person, partnership, or corporation or any of its employees, partners, members, officers, or shareholders may be held liable only to the persons intended to so rely, in addition to those persons in privity of contract with the person, partnership, or corporation.

(1) Acts, omissions, decisions, or conduct that constitutes fraud or intentional misrepresentations; or

(2) (A) Other acts, omissions, decisions, or conduct if the person, partnership, or corporation was aware that a primary intent of the client was for the professional services to benefit or influence the particular person bringing the action. (B) For the purposes of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section, if the person, partnership, or corporation identifies in writing to the client those persons who are intended to rely on the services and sends a copy of the writing or similar statement to those persons identified in the writing or statement, then the person, partnership, or corporation or any of its employees, partners, members, officers, or shareholders may be held liable only to the persons intended to so rely, in addition to those persons in privity of contract with the person, partnership, or corporation.

(A) Other acts, omissions, decisions, or conduct if the person, partnership, or corporation was aware that a primary intent of the client was for the professional services to benefit or influence the particular person bringing the action.

(B) For the purposes of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section, if the person, partnership, or corporation identifies in writing to the client those persons who are intended to rely on the services and sends a copy of the writing or similar statement to those persons identified in the writing or statement, then the person, partnership, or corporation or any of its employees, partners, members, officers, or shareholders may be held liable only to the persons intended to so rely, in addition to those persons in privity of contract with the person, partnership, or corporation.

(b) This section shall apply only to acts, omissions, decisions, or other conduct in connection with professional services occurring or rendered on or after April 6, 1987.

(c) The appointment of an attorney as a successor trustee or attorney-in-fact as provided in § 18-50-101 et seq. shall not expand the liability of the attorney, the entity, or partnership employing the attorney, or the firm in which the attorney is a member or partner beyond the liability provided in this section.

Acts 1987, No. 661, §§ 2, 3; 2005, No. 1883, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-20-203 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-20-203
Recording of judgments and opinions
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the Clerk of the Supreme Court to record the judgments, decrees, rules, orders, proceedings, and opinions of the courts and a complete alphabetical index to all the Clerk of the Supreme Court's books of record. Rev. Stat., ch. 26, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 1353; Pope's Dig., § 1610; A.S.A. 1947, § 23-206; Acts 1995, No. 549, § 5.

It shall be the duty of the Clerk of the Supreme Court to record the judgments, decrees, rules, orders, proceedings, and opinions of the courts and a complete alphabetical index to all the Clerk of the Supreme Court's books of record.

Rev. Stat., ch. 26, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 1353; Pope's Dig., § 1610; A.S.A. 1947, § 23-206; Acts 1995, No. 549, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-93-601 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 93 / Subchapter 6 / Section 16-93-601
Felonies committed prior to April 1, 1977
Status: in_force

(a) Death Sentence. An individual under sentence of death is not eligible for release on parole or post-release supervision. (b) Life Imprisonment. (1) An individual sentenced to life imprisonment prior to March 1, 1968, and any individual sentenced to life imprisonment after February 12, 1969, and before April 1, 1977, is not eligible for release on parole unless the sentence is commuted to a term of years by executive clemency. When the life sentence is commuted to a term of years, the individual is eligible for release on parole after having served one-third (1/3) of the time to which the life sentence is commuted, with credit for good-time allowances. (2) An individual sentenced to life imprisonment on and after March 1, 1968, and prior to February 12, 1969, is eligible for release on parole after he or she serves fifteen (15) years of the sentence, with credit for good-time allowances not to exceed five (5) years. (c) Sentence of Years. An individual sentenced to a term of years in the Department of Correction or the Division of Correction after February 11, 1976, and before April 1, 1977, is eligible for release on parole after he or she serves the following terms: (1) An individual sentenced to a term of years for other than a Class Y felony who is confined in the department or division for the second time is eligible for release on parole after he or she serves one-third (1/3) of the time for which sentenced, with credit for good-time allowances, or one-third (1/3) of the time to which sentence is commuted by executive clemency, with credit for good-time allowances. However, a judge may require one-half (½) of the sentence as imposed, or one-half (½) of the sentence as commuted by executive clemency, to be served, with credit for good-time allowances; and (2) An individual sentenced to a term of years who is confined in the department or division and who pleads guilty to or is convicted of a Class Y felony or who has previously been confined in the department or division two (2) or more times is eligible for release on parole after he or she serves one-half (½) of the time to which the sentence is commuted by executive clemency, with credit for good-time allowances. (d) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a)-(c) of this section, the court may require anyone convicted of a crime involving the use of a deadly weapon to serve one-half (½) of the time for which sentenced, with credit for good-time allowances. Amended by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 184, eff. 1/1/2024. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 908, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 50, § 28; 1969, No. 48, § 1; 1969, No. 94, § 1; 1975, No. 378, § 6; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1157, § 1; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1161, § 1; 1981, No. 620, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-2807; reen. Acts 1987, No. 990, § 1.

(a) Death Sentence. An individual under sentence of death is not eligible for release on parole or post-release supervision.

(b) Life Imprisonment. (1) An individual sentenced to life imprisonment prior to March 1, 1968, and any individual sentenced to life imprisonment after February 12, 1969, and before April 1, 1977, is not eligible for release on parole unless the sentence is commuted to a term of years by executive clemency. When the life sentence is commuted to a term of years, the individual is eligible for release on parole after having served one-third (1/3) of the time to which the life sentence is commuted, with credit for good-time allowances. (2) An individual sentenced to life imprisonment on and after March 1, 1968, and prior to February 12, 1969, is eligible for release on parole after he or she serves fifteen (15) years of the sentence, with credit for good-time allowances not to exceed five (5) years.

(1) An individual sentenced to life imprisonment prior to March 1, 1968, and any individual sentenced to life imprisonment after February 12, 1969, and before April 1, 1977, is not eligible for release on parole unless the sentence is commuted to a term of years by executive clemency. When the life sentence is commuted to a term of years, the individual is eligible for release on parole after having served one-third (1/3) of the time to which the life sentence is commuted, with credit for good-time allowances.

(2) An individual sentenced to life imprisonment on and after March 1, 1968, and prior to February 12, 1969, is eligible for release on parole after he or she serves fifteen (15) years of the sentence, with credit for good-time allowances not to exceed five (5) years.

(c) Sentence of Years. An individual sentenced to a term of years in the Department of Correction or the Division of Correction after February 11, 1976, and before April 1, 1977, is eligible for release on parole after he or she serves the following terms: (1) An individual sentenced to a term of years for other than a Class Y felony who is confined in the department or division for the second time is eligible for release on parole after he or she serves one-third (1/3) of the time for which sentenced, with credit for good-time allowances, or one-third (1/3) of the time to which sentence is commuted by executive clemency, with credit for good-time allowances. However, a judge may require one-half (½) of the sentence as imposed, or one-half (½) of the sentence as commuted by executive clemency, to be served, with credit for good-time allowances; and (2) An individual sentenced to a term of years who is confined in the department or division and who pleads guilty to or is convicted of a Class Y felony or who has previously been confined in the department or division two (2) or more times is eligible for release on parole after he or she serves one-half (½) of the time to which the sentence is commuted by executive clemency, with credit for good-time allowances.

(1) An individual sentenced to a term of years for other than a Class Y felony who is confined in the department or division for the second time is eligible for release on parole after he or she serves one-third (1/3) of the time for which sentenced, with credit for good-time allowances, or one-third (1/3) of the time to which sentence is commuted by executive clemency, with credit for good-time allowances. However, a judge may require one-half (½) of the sentence as imposed, or one-half (½) of the sentence as commuted by executive clemency, to be served, with credit for good-time allowances; and

(2) An individual sentenced to a term of years who is confined in the department or division and who pleads guilty to or is convicted of a Class Y felony or who has previously been confined in the department or division two (2) or more times is eligible for release on parole after he or she serves one-half (½) of the time to which the sentence is commuted by executive clemency, with credit for good-time allowances.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a)-(c) of this section, the court may require anyone convicted of a crime involving the use of a deadly weapon to serve one-half (½) of the time for which sentenced, with credit for good-time allowances.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 184, eff. 1/1/2024.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 908, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 50, § 28; 1969, No. 48, § 1; 1969, No. 94, § 1; 1975, No. 378, § 6; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1157, § 1; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1161, § 1; 1981, No. 620, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-2807; reen. Acts 1987, No. 990, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-2-102 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-2-102
Officials who may administer
Status: in_force

Every court and judge, including former judges of courts of record who served at least four (4) years, justices and clerks thereof, and all justices of the peace, shall have the power to administer oaths and affirmations to witnesses and others concerning any thing or proceeding pending before them. Rev. Stat., ch. 105, § 9; C. & M. Dig., § 4180; Pope's Dig., § 5190; Acts 1983, No. 850, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 40-106.

Every court and judge, including former judges of courts of record who served at least four (4) years, justices and clerks thereof, and all justices of the peace, shall have the power to administer oaths and affirmations to witnesses and others concerning any thing or proceeding pending before them.

Rev. Stat., ch. 105, § 9; C. & M. Dig., § 4180; Pope's Dig., § 5190; Acts 1983, No. 850, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 40-106.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-93-1701 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 93 / Subchapter 17 / Section 16-93-1701
Establishment
Status: in_force

The Administrative Office of the Courts shall: (1) Create the Swift and Certain Accountability on Probation Pilot Program, awarding up to five (5) grants in the program's first year to counties or judicial districts requesting funds to establish probation programs to be administered by the Department of Community Correction designed to reduce recidivism by requiring swift, certain, and graduated sanctions for probationers in noncompliance; (2) Possess the discretion to determine the appropriate number of grants based on the amount of money allocated for the program and the capacity of the applicants based on submitted proposals to successfully implement and evaluate the program; (3) Ensure that grants awarded under this subchapter are awarded in a manner that promotes the strongest proposals and evaluation designs that have the broadest impact and that are evenly geographically distributed; and (4) Employ a person who shall have as one-half (½) of his or her designated job duties the management of the program established under this subchapter. Acts 2011, No. 570, § 110.

The Administrative Office of the Courts shall:

(1) Create the Swift and Certain Accountability on Probation Pilot Program, awarding up to five (5) grants in the program's first year to counties or judicial districts requesting funds to establish probation programs to be administered by the Department of Community Correction designed to reduce recidivism by requiring swift, certain, and graduated sanctions for probationers in noncompliance;

(2) Possess the discretion to determine the appropriate number of grants based on the amount of money allocated for the program and the capacity of the applicants based on submitted proposals to successfully implement and evaluate the program;

(3) Ensure that grants awarded under this subchapter are awarded in a manner that promotes the strongest proposals and evaluation designs that have the broadest impact and that are evenly geographically distributed; and

(4) Employ a person who shall have as one-half (½) of his or her designated job duties the management of the program established under this subchapter.

Acts 2011, No. 570, § 110.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-108-221 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 108 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-108-221
Remedies - Fees and expenses of arbitration proceeding
Status: in_force

(a) An arbitrator may award any damages that a court is authorized to award by law in a civil action involving the same claim and the evidence produced at the hearing justifies the award under the legal standard otherwise applicable to the claim. (b) An arbitrator may award reasonable attorney's fees and other reasonable expenses of arbitration if such an award is authorized by law in a civil action involving the same claim or by the agreement of the parties to the arbitration proceeding. (c) As to all remedies other than those authorized by subsections (a) and (b), an arbitrator may order such remedies as the arbitrator considers just and appropriate under the circumstances of the arbitration proceeding. The fact that such a remedy could not or would not be granted by the court is not a ground for refusing to confirm an award under § 16-108-222 or for vacating an award under § 16-108-223 . (d) An arbitrator's expenses and fees, together with other expenses, must be paid as provided in the award. (e) If requested by a party at any time prior to receipt of notice of the award, the arbitrator shall specify in the award the basis in fact justifying and the basis in law authorizing the award. Acts 1969, No. 260, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-520; Acts 2011, No. 695, § 1.

(a) An arbitrator may award any damages that a court is authorized to award by law in a civil action involving the same claim and the evidence produced at the hearing justifies the award under the legal standard otherwise applicable to the claim.

(b) An arbitrator may award reasonable attorney's fees and other reasonable expenses of arbitration if such an award is authorized by law in a civil action involving the same claim or by the agreement of the parties to the arbitration proceeding.

(c) As to all remedies other than those authorized by subsections (a) and (b), an arbitrator may order such remedies as the arbitrator considers just and appropriate under the circumstances of the arbitration proceeding. The fact that such a remedy could not or would not be granted by the court is not a ground for refusing to confirm an award under § 16-108-222 or for vacating an award under § 16-108-223 .

(d) An arbitrator's expenses and fees, together with other expenses, must be paid as provided in the award.

(e) If requested by a party at any time prior to receipt of notice of the award, the arbitrator shall specify in the award the basis in fact justifying and the basis in law authorizing the award.

Acts 1969, No. 260, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-520; Acts 2011, No. 695, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-93-1808 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 93 / Subchapter 18 / Section 16-93-1808
Hearing procedure
Status: in_force

(a) When a hearing is needed to determine whether to transfer an inmate to post-release supervision, the Post-Prison Transfer Board shall conduct a hearing to determine the appropriateness of the inmate for transfer to post-release supervision. (b) At the conclusion of a hearing under this section, the board shall issue one (1) of the following decisions: (1) Transfer the inmate to post-release supervision as authorized under § 16-93-1901 et seq. and accompany the transfer with a notice of the conditions of the transfer, including without limitation: (A) Supervision levels; (B) Economic fee sanction; (C) Participation in a treatment program; (D) Programming requirements; and (E) Facility placement when appropriate; (2) (A) Deny transfer of the inmate to post-release supervision based on a set of established criteria and accompany the denial with a prescribed course of action to be undertaken by the inmate to rectify the board's concern. (B) Upon completion of the course of action determined by the board under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section and after final review of the inmate's file to ensure successful completion of the course of action, the board shall authorize the inmate's transfer to post-release supervision under this subchapter in accordance with administrative rules and policies governing the transfer and subject to the conditions attached to the transfer. (C) If an inmate fails to fulfill the course of action outlined by the board to facilitate transfer to post-release supervision under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section, it is the responsibility of the inmate to petition the board for a rehearing; or (3) Deny transfer of the inmate to post-release supervision for a period of up to two (2) years. (c) A transfer of an inmate to post-release supervision under this section shall be issued upon the adoption of an order by the board in accordance with the rules and policies adopted by the board under this section. Added by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2024.

(a) When a hearing is needed to determine whether to transfer an inmate to post-release supervision, the Post-Prison Transfer Board shall conduct a hearing to determine the appropriateness of the inmate for transfer to post-release supervision.

(b) At the conclusion of a hearing under this section, the board shall issue one (1) of the following decisions: (1) Transfer the inmate to post-release supervision as authorized under § 16-93-1901 et seq. and accompany the transfer with a notice of the conditions of the transfer, including without limitation: (A) Supervision levels; (B) Economic fee sanction; (C) Participation in a treatment program; (D) Programming requirements; and (E) Facility placement when appropriate; (2) (A) Deny transfer of the inmate to post-release supervision based on a set of established criteria and accompany the denial with a prescribed course of action to be undertaken by the inmate to rectify the board's concern. (B) Upon completion of the course of action determined by the board under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section and after final review of the inmate's file to ensure successful completion of the course of action, the board shall authorize the inmate's transfer to post-release supervision under this subchapter in accordance with administrative rules and policies governing the transfer and subject to the conditions attached to the transfer. (C) If an inmate fails to fulfill the course of action outlined by the board to facilitate transfer to post-release supervision under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section, it is the responsibility of the inmate to petition the board for a rehearing; or (3) Deny transfer of the inmate to post-release supervision for a period of up to two (2) years.

(1) Transfer the inmate to post-release supervision as authorized under § 16-93-1901 et seq. and accompany the transfer with a notice of the conditions of the transfer, including without limitation: (A) Supervision levels; (B) Economic fee sanction; (C) Participation in a treatment program; (D) Programming requirements; and (E) Facility placement when appropriate;

(A) Supervision levels;

(B) Economic fee sanction;

(C) Participation in a treatment program;

(D) Programming requirements; and

(E) Facility placement when appropriate;

(2) (A) Deny transfer of the inmate to post-release supervision based on a set of established criteria and accompany the denial with a prescribed course of action to be undertaken by the inmate to rectify the board's concern. (B) Upon completion of the course of action determined by the board under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section and after final review of the inmate's file to ensure successful completion of the course of action, the board shall authorize the inmate's transfer to post-release supervision under this subchapter in accordance with administrative rules and policies governing the transfer and subject to the conditions attached to the transfer. (C) If an inmate fails to fulfill the course of action outlined by the board to facilitate transfer to post-release supervision under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section, it is the responsibility of the inmate to petition the board for a rehearing; or

(A) Deny transfer of the inmate to post-release supervision based on a set of established criteria and accompany the denial with a prescribed course of action to be undertaken by the inmate to rectify the board's concern.

(B) Upon completion of the course of action determined by the board under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section and after final review of the inmate's file to ensure successful completion of the course of action, the board shall authorize the inmate's transfer to post-release supervision under this subchapter in accordance with administrative rules and policies governing the transfer and subject to the conditions attached to the transfer.

(C) If an inmate fails to fulfill the course of action outlined by the board to facilitate transfer to post-release supervision under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section, it is the responsibility of the inmate to petition the board for a rehearing; or

(3) Deny transfer of the inmate to post-release supervision for a period of up to two (2) years.

(c) A transfer of an inmate to post-release supervision under this section shall be issued upon the adoption of an order by the board in accordance with the rules and policies adopted by the board under this section.

Added by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2024.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-115-102 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 115 / Section 16-115-102
Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

The circuit court shall have power to hear and determine petitions for the writ of mandamus and writ of prohibition and to issue such writ of mandamus and writ of prohibition to all inferior courts, tribunals, and officers in its respective jurisdiction. Acts 1939, No. 54, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 33-101; Acts 2003, No. 1185, § 236.

The circuit court shall have power to hear and determine petitions for the writ of mandamus and writ of prohibition and to issue such writ of mandamus and writ of prohibition to all inferior courts, tribunals, and officers in its respective jurisdiction.

Acts 1939, No. 54, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 33-101; Acts 2003, No. 1185, § 236.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-505 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 5 / Section 16-19-505
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1873, No. 135, § 8, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6414, 6415; Pope's Dig., §§ 8376, 8377; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-504.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1873, No. 135, § 8, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6414, 6415; Pope's Dig., §§ 8376, 8377; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-504.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-13-701 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 7 / Section 16-13-701
Scope - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) The procedures established by this subchapter shall apply to the assessment and collection of all fines, however designated, imposed by circuit courts and district courts for criminal convictions, traffic convictions, civil violations, and juvenile delinquency adjudications and shall be utilized to obtain prompt and full payment of all fines. (b) As used in this subchapter, "fine" means a monetary penalty imposed by a court, including without limitation: (1) A monetary fine; (2) Court costs; (3) Court-ordered restitution; (4) Probation fees; (5) Supervision fees; (6) Public service supervisory fees; and (7) Other court-ordered fees. Amended by Act 2019, No. 113,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1995, No. 1262, § 1; 1997, No. 941, § 1; 2001, No. 1809, § 12; 2003, No. 1765, § 8; 2005, No. 1934, § 6; 2007, No. 663, § 31.

(a) The procedures established by this subchapter shall apply to the assessment and collection of all fines, however designated, imposed by circuit courts and district courts for criminal convictions, traffic convictions, civil violations, and juvenile delinquency adjudications and shall be utilized to obtain prompt and full payment of all fines.

(b) As used in this subchapter, "fine" means a monetary penalty imposed by a court, including without limitation: (1) A monetary fine; (2) Court costs; (3) Court-ordered restitution; (4) Probation fees; (5) Supervision fees; (6) Public service supervisory fees; and (7) Other court-ordered fees.

(1) A monetary fine;

(2) Court costs;

(3) Court-ordered restitution;

(4) Probation fees;

(5) Supervision fees;

(6) Public service supervisory fees; and

(7) Other court-ordered fees.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 113,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1995, No. 1262, § 1; 1997, No. 941, § 1; 2001, No. 1809, § 12; 2003, No. 1765, § 8; 2005, No. 1934, § 6; 2007, No. 663, § 31.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-21-120 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-21-120
Fees from persons issuing bad checks - Special fund - Expenditures - Reports
Status: in_force

(a) Fees collected under this act shall be deposited in a special fund to be administered by the prosecuting attorney. (b) Expenditures from this fund shall be at the sole discretion of the prosecuting attorney and may be used only to defray the salaries and expenses of the prosecuting attorney's office, but in no event may the prosecuting attorney or any deputy prosecutor who is paid on the fee system supplement his or her own salary, nor may the prosecuting attorney increase any employee's salary, without approval of the quorum court of the county where employed from this fund. (c) The prosecuting attorney shall annually prepare and present to the quorum courts of each county within his or her district a report showing all receipts and disbursements from the special fund created by this section. (d) Nothing in this act shall be construed to decrease the total salaries, expenses, and allowances which a prosecuting attorney's office is receiving as of June 26, 1985. (e) This act is cumulative to all other acts and shall not repeal any other act. Acts 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 33, §§ 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 67-728, 67-728n.

(a) Fees collected under this act shall be deposited in a special fund to be administered by the prosecuting attorney.

(b) Expenditures from this fund shall be at the sole discretion of the prosecuting attorney and may be used only to defray the salaries and expenses of the prosecuting attorney's office, but in no event may the prosecuting attorney or any deputy prosecutor who is paid on the fee system supplement his or her own salary, nor may the prosecuting attorney increase any employee's salary, without approval of the quorum court of the county where employed from this fund.

(c) The prosecuting attorney shall annually prepare and present to the quorum courts of each county within his or her district a report showing all receipts and disbursements from the special fund created by this section.

(d) Nothing in this act shall be construed to decrease the total salaries, expenses, and allowances which a prosecuting attorney's office is receiving as of June 26, 1985.

(e) This act is cumulative to all other acts and shall not repeal any other act.

Acts 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 33, §§ 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 67-728, 67-728n.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-95-105 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 95 / Section 16-95-105
Escape - Penalty
Status: in_force

Any prisoner who shall escape from custody while in another state or jurisdiction pursuant to the Agreement on Detainers shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction shall be sentenced to a term of not less than three (3) years nor more than five (5) years in the Division of Correction. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 947, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1971, No. 705, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-3205.

Any prisoner who shall escape from custody while in another state or jurisdiction pursuant to the Agreement on Detainers shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction shall be sentenced to a term of not less than three (3) years nor more than five (5) years in the Division of Correction.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 947, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1971, No. 705, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-3205.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-109 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-56-109
Actions against sheriffs, coroners, and other officials
Status: in_force

(a) All actions against sheriffs and coroners upon any liability incurred by them by doing any act in their official capacity or by the omission of any official duty, except for escapes, shall be brought within two (2) years after the cause of action has accrued and not thereafter. (b) All actions against sheriffs or other officers for the escape of any person imprisoned on civil process shall be commenced within one (1) year from the time of escape, and not thereafter. Rev. Stat., ch. 91, §§ 8, 9; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6952, 6953; Pope's Dig., §§ 8930, 8931; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 37-202, 37-203.

(a) All actions against sheriffs and coroners upon any liability incurred by them by doing any act in their official capacity or by the omission of any official duty, except for escapes, shall be brought within two (2) years after the cause of action has accrued and not thereafter.

(b) All actions against sheriffs or other officers for the escape of any person imprisoned on civil process shall be commenced within one (1) year from the time of escape, and not thereafter.

Rev. Stat., ch. 91, §§ 8, 9; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6952, 6953; Pope's Dig., §§ 8930, 8931; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 37-202, 37-203.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-702 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 7 / Section 16-19-702
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1873, No. 135, § 38, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6446; Pope's Dig., § 8408; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-804.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1873, No. 135, § 38, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6446; Pope's Dig., § 8408; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-804.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-10-1003 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 10 / Section 16-10-1003
Administrative Office of the Courts - Duties - Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness
Status: in_force

(a) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall: (1) Assist the Supreme Court with the creation and management of a state security and emergency preparedness plan for the judicial branch of government; and (2) Provide assistance and support to city and county governments of this state for the adoption and implementation of local security and emergency preparedness plans for circuit and district courts. (b) (1) There is created within the Administrative Office of the Courts a Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness for the judicial branch of government. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall provide space and administrative assistance to support the work of the Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness. (2) The Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness shall report to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts. (3) The Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness shall: (A) Assist with the development and adoption of a state security and emergency preparedness plan for the judicial branch of government; (B) Assist agencies of this state and local governments of this state with the development and adoption of local security and emergency preparedness plans for circuit and district courts; (C) Assist in the development and provision of training and education on court security and emergency preparedness to judges, court employees, and court security officers; (D) Conduct periodic assessments of state and local security and emergency preparedness plans for courts and note deficiencies and areas of improvement; and (E) Serve as the point of contact on state court security and emergency preparedness issues for the judicial branch of government and act as the representative of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to executive and legislative branch officials involved with the issues of court security and emergency preparedness. Acts 2007, No. 576, § 1.

(a) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall: (1) Assist the Supreme Court with the creation and management of a state security and emergency preparedness plan for the judicial branch of government; and (2) Provide assistance and support to city and county governments of this state for the adoption and implementation of local security and emergency preparedness plans for circuit and district courts.

(1) Assist the Supreme Court with the creation and management of a state security and emergency preparedness plan for the judicial branch of government; and

(2) Provide assistance and support to city and county governments of this state for the adoption and implementation of local security and emergency preparedness plans for circuit and district courts.

(b) (1) There is created within the Administrative Office of the Courts a Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness for the judicial branch of government. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall provide space and administrative assistance to support the work of the Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness. (2) The Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness shall report to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts. (3) The Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness shall: (A) Assist with the development and adoption of a state security and emergency preparedness plan for the judicial branch of government; (B) Assist agencies of this state and local governments of this state with the development and adoption of local security and emergency preparedness plans for circuit and district courts; (C) Assist in the development and provision of training and education on court security and emergency preparedness to judges, court employees, and court security officers; (D) Conduct periodic assessments of state and local security and emergency preparedness plans for courts and note deficiencies and areas of improvement; and (E) Serve as the point of contact on state court security and emergency preparedness issues for the judicial branch of government and act as the representative of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to executive and legislative branch officials involved with the issues of court security and emergency preparedness.

(1) There is created within the Administrative Office of the Courts a Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness for the judicial branch of government. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall provide space and administrative assistance to support the work of the Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness.

(2) The Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness shall report to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts.

(3) The Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness shall: (A) Assist with the development and adoption of a state security and emergency preparedness plan for the judicial branch of government; (B) Assist agencies of this state and local governments of this state with the development and adoption of local security and emergency preparedness plans for circuit and district courts; (C) Assist in the development and provision of training and education on court security and emergency preparedness to judges, court employees, and court security officers; (D) Conduct periodic assessments of state and local security and emergency preparedness plans for courts and note deficiencies and areas of improvement; and (E) Serve as the point of contact on state court security and emergency preparedness issues for the judicial branch of government and act as the representative of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to executive and legislative branch officials involved with the issues of court security and emergency preparedness.

(A) Assist with the development and adoption of a state security and emergency preparedness plan for the judicial branch of government;

(B) Assist agencies of this state and local governments of this state with the development and adoption of local security and emergency preparedness plans for circuit and district courts;

(C) Assist in the development and provision of training and education on court security and emergency preparedness to judges, court employees, and court security officers;

(D) Conduct periodic assessments of state and local security and emergency preparedness plans for courts and note deficiencies and areas of improvement; and

(E) Serve as the point of contact on state court security and emergency preparedness issues for the judicial branch of government and act as the representative of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to executive and legislative branch officials involved with the issues of court security and emergency preparedness.

Acts 2007, No. 576, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-60-203 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-60-203
Objection to petition - Order
Status: in_force

Upon presenting the petition, which may be resisted, and upon notice to the judge, the judge may make an order for the change of venue in the action, if in his or her judgment it is necessary for a fair and impartial trial, to a county to which there is no valid objection and which he or she concludes is most convenient to the parties and their witnesses. Acts 1875, No. 38, § 3, p. 114; 1899, No. 116, § 1, p. 189; A.S.A. 1947, § 27-703.

Upon presenting the petition, which may be resisted, and upon notice to the judge, the judge may make an order for the change of venue in the action, if in his or her judgment it is necessary for a fair and impartial trial, to a county to which there is no valid objection and which he or she concludes is most convenient to the parties and their witnesses.

Acts 1875, No. 38, § 3, p. 114; 1899, No. 116, § 1, p. 189; A.S.A. 1947, § 27-703.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-12-104 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-12-104
Authority of court
Status: in_force

The Court of Appeals shall have authority to issue any writs, directives, orders, and mandates that are appropriate, and only those that are appropriate, for the determination of cases within its jurisdiction. Acts 1979, No. 208, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-1204.

The Court of Appeals shall have authority to issue any writs, directives, orders, and mandates that are appropriate, and only those that are appropriate, for the determination of cases within its jurisdiction.

Acts 1979, No. 208, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-1204.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-128-102 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 128 / Section 16-128-102
Civil action by person injured by an act of terrorism
Status: in_force

(a) A person injured as a result of a criminal offense under § 5-54-201 et seq. may file an action for damages against the person who violated § 5-54-201 et seq. (b) A person who files an action under this section is entitled to recover three (3) times the actual damages sustained or ten thousand dollars ($10,000), whichever is greater, as well as attorney's fees in the trial and appellate courts if the person prevails in the claim. (c) The limitations period for an action under this section is five (5) years from the date of discovery of the violation of § 5-54-201 et seq. (d) A person who receives a judgment under this section may seek satisfaction of the judgment under § 16-128-101 . Added by Act 2013, No. 1295,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) A person injured as a result of a criminal offense under § 5-54-201 et seq. may file an action for damages against the person who violated § 5-54-201 et seq.

(b) A person who files an action under this section is entitled to recover three (3) times the actual damages sustained or ten thousand dollars ($10,000), whichever is greater, as well as attorney's fees in the trial and appellate courts if the person prevails in the claim.

(c) The limitations period for an action under this section is five (5) years from the date of discovery of the violation of § 5-54-201 et seq.

(d) A person who receives a judgment under this section may seek satisfaction of the judgment under § 16-128-101 .

Added by Act 2013, No. 1295,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-108-216 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 108 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-108-216
Representation by lawyer
Status: in_force

A party to an arbitration proceeding may be represented by a lawyer. Acts 1969, No. 260, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-516; Acts 2011, No. 695, § 1.

A party to an arbitration proceeding may be represented by a lawyer.

Acts 1969, No. 260, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-516; Acts 2011, No. 695, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-11-101 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-11-101
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 8, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1874 (Spec. Sess.), No. 9, § 1, p. 12; C. & M. Dig., § 2121; Pope's Dig., § 2723; Acts 1961, No. 134, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-205; Acts 1995, No. 549, § 3.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 8, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1874 (Spec. Sess.), No. 9, § 1, p. 12; C. & M. Dig., § 2121; Pope's Dig., § 2723; Acts 1961, No. 134, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-205; Acts 1995, No. 549, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-43-407 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 4 / Section 16-43-407
Repealer
Status: in_force

All acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this subchapter are hereby repealed. Acts 1935, No. 65, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-2009n.

All acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this subchapter are hereby repealed.

Acts 1935, No. 65, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-2009n.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-412 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 4 / Section 16-19-412
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1927, No. 60, § 23; Pope's Dig., § 9919; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-728.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1927, No. 60, § 23; Pope's Dig., § 9919; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-728.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-85-504 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 5 / Section 16-85-504
Witnesses - Subpoena
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk, on the request of the foreman of the grand jury or of the prosecuting attorney, shall issue subpoenas for witnesses to appear before the grand jury. Upon the witnesses failing to attend in obedience thereto, the court shall proceed to coerce their attendance and may punish their disobedience by fine and imprisonment, as in the case of witnesses failing to attend on the trial. (b) The clerk of the circuit court of every county in this state shall, on the request of the prosecuting attorney of the district in which the county is situated, issue, in vacation of the circuit court of the county, subpoenas for any witness to appear before the grand jury of the county to be impaneled at the next term of the circuit court in the county. The clerk shall deliver the subpoenas to the sheriff of the county, who shall serve them before the convening of the court. Any witness refusing to obey any subpoena so issued and served upon him or her shall be guilty of contempt of court. Crim. Code, § 112; Acts 1883, No. 49, § 1, p. 72; C. & M. Dig., §§ 2990, 3116, 8319; Pope's Dig., §§ 3812, 3950, 10896; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 43-912, 43-913.

(a) The clerk, on the request of the foreman of the grand jury or of the prosecuting attorney, shall issue subpoenas for witnesses to appear before the grand jury. Upon the witnesses failing to attend in obedience thereto, the court shall proceed to coerce their attendance and may punish their disobedience by fine and imprisonment, as in the case of witnesses failing to attend on the trial.

(b) The clerk of the circuit court of every county in this state shall, on the request of the prosecuting attorney of the district in which the county is situated, issue, in vacation of the circuit court of the county, subpoenas for any witness to appear before the grand jury of the county to be impaneled at the next term of the circuit court in the county. The clerk shall deliver the subpoenas to the sheriff of the county, who shall serve them before the convening of the court. Any witness refusing to obey any subpoena so issued and served upon him or her shall be guilty of contempt of court.

Crim. Code, § 112; Acts 1883, No. 49, § 1, p. 72; C. & M. Dig., §§ 2990, 3116, 8319; Pope's Dig., §§ 3812, 3950, 10896; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 43-912, 43-913.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-65-112 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-65-112
Entry of judgment upon order book
Status: in_force

The judgment must be entered upon the order book and must specify clearly the relief granted or other determination of the action. Civil Code, § 422; C. & M. Dig., § 6276; Pope's Dig., § 8232; A.S.A. 1947, § 29-116.

The judgment must be entered upon the order book and must specify clearly the relief granted or other determination of the action.

Civil Code, § 422; C. & M. Dig., § 6276; Pope's Dig., § 8232; A.S.A. 1947, § 29-116.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-405 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 4 / Section 16-19-405
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1893, No. 171, § 1, p. 301; C. & M. Dig., § 6404; Pope's Dig., § 8366; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-304.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1893, No. 171, § 1, p. 301; C. & M. Dig., § 6404; Pope's Dig., § 8366; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-304.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-21-149 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-21-149
Appointment of special deputy prosecuting attorneys
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the prosecuting attorney in every judicial district is authorized to appoint as special deputy prosecuting attorneys: (1) Persons employed as attorneys in the office of the Prosecutor Coordinator; or (2) (A) With the consent of the Attorney General, persons employed as attorneys in the office of the Attorney General. (B) In cases involving the appointment of a staff attorney from the office of the Attorney General, the authority conferred by the appointment is limited to the matter for which the appointment is sought. (b) Appointment as a special deputy prosecuting attorney under this section shall not enable an attorney employed in the office of the Attorney General to receive any additional fees or salary from the state or counties for services provided pursuant to the appointment. (c) The prosecuting attorney may revoke the appointment of a special prosecuting attorney under this section at any time. (d) Nothing in this section shall obligate the Attorney General to provide an attorney for purposes of assisting the prosecuting attorney in criminal actions designated in subsection (b) of this section, and nothing in this section shall prevent the Attorney General from withdrawing from participation in such cases at any time. Acts 1993, No. 1306, § 6; 1999, No. 1300, § 1.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the prosecuting attorney in every judicial district is authorized to appoint as special deputy prosecuting attorneys: (1) Persons employed as attorneys in the office of the Prosecutor Coordinator; or (2) (A) With the consent of the Attorney General, persons employed as attorneys in the office of the Attorney General. (B) In cases involving the appointment of a staff attorney from the office of the Attorney General, the authority conferred by the appointment is limited to the matter for which the appointment is sought.

(1) Persons employed as attorneys in the office of the Prosecutor Coordinator; or

(2) (A) With the consent of the Attorney General, persons employed as attorneys in the office of the Attorney General. (B) In cases involving the appointment of a staff attorney from the office of the Attorney General, the authority conferred by the appointment is limited to the matter for which the appointment is sought.

(A) With the consent of the Attorney General, persons employed as attorneys in the office of the Attorney General.

(B) In cases involving the appointment of a staff attorney from the office of the Attorney General, the authority conferred by the appointment is limited to the matter for which the appointment is sought.

(b) Appointment as a special deputy prosecuting attorney under this section shall not enable an attorney employed in the office of the Attorney General to receive any additional fees or salary from the state or counties for services provided pursuant to the appointment.

(c) The prosecuting attorney may revoke the appointment of a special prosecuting attorney under this section at any time.

(d) Nothing in this section shall obligate the Attorney General to provide an attorney for purposes of assisting the prosecuting attorney in criminal actions designated in subsection (b) of this section, and nothing in this section shall prevent the Attorney General from withdrawing from participation in such cases at any time.

Acts 1993, No. 1306, § 6; 1999, No. 1300, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-21-114 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-21-114
County attorneys
Status: in_force

(a) A county civil attorney or county attorney may be selected pursuant to ordinance of the quorum court for each county in the state. (b) The county attorney shall commence and prosecute or defend all civil actions in which his county is concerned. (c) The county attorney shall give his opinion, without fee or reward, to any township or county official on any question of civil law concerning the county which is pending before the official. (d) All civil duties provided by the laws of the State of Arkansas or the ordinances of the several counties to be performed by the prosecuting attorney shall be performed by the county attorney in those counties which have established the office of civil attorney. (e) The office of county attorney shall be funded pursuant to ordinance of the quorum court of the county. (f) (1) In counties having a full-time office of county civil attorney or a contract county civil attorney, every municipality, school district, and other local taxing unit receiving ad valorem or other tax funds collected by county collectors shall reimburse the county for the taxing unit's pro rata share of the necessary legal costs incurred by the county in assessing property, collecting taxes, and receiving and disbursing revenues for the unit. (2) Such legal costs shall include: (A) Reasonable expenses incurred by a county civil attorney and his staff while providing tax-related legal services for the unit; and (B) A percentage of the salaries and fringe benefits of a full-time county civil attorney and his staff based on the ratio between time spent on tax-related legal services for the taxing unit and time spent on all legal services; and (C) A reasonable fee charged by a contract county civil attorney for services rendered regarding the assessment, collection, receipt, or disbursement of taxes. (3) The amount to be reimbursed annually by each taxing unit, as its pro rata share of the county's necessary legal costs, shall be based on the proportion that the total of taxes collected for the benefit of each taxing unit bears to the total of taxes collected for the benefit of all taxing units. (4) To facilitate reimbursement, there is hereby created a county attorney's fund, which shall be administered in the same manner as the county assessor's fund established in § 14-15-204 . Acts 1981, No. 888, §§ 3-6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 24-137 -- 24-140; Acts 1989, No. 633, § 1.

(a) A county civil attorney or county attorney may be selected pursuant to ordinance of the quorum court for each county in the state.

(b) The county attorney shall commence and prosecute or defend all civil actions in which his county is concerned.

(c) The county attorney shall give his opinion, without fee or reward, to any township or county official on any question of civil law concerning the county which is pending before the official.

(d) All civil duties provided by the laws of the State of Arkansas or the ordinances of the several counties to be performed by the prosecuting attorney shall be performed by the county attorney in those counties which have established the office of civil attorney.

(e) The office of county attorney shall be funded pursuant to ordinance of the quorum court of the county.

(f) (1) In counties having a full-time office of county civil attorney or a contract county civil attorney, every municipality, school district, and other local taxing unit receiving ad valorem or other tax funds collected by county collectors shall reimburse the county for the taxing unit's pro rata share of the necessary legal costs incurred by the county in assessing property, collecting taxes, and receiving and disbursing revenues for the unit. (2) Such legal costs shall include: (A) Reasonable expenses incurred by a county civil attorney and his staff while providing tax-related legal services for the unit; and (B) A percentage of the salaries and fringe benefits of a full-time county civil attorney and his staff based on the ratio between time spent on tax-related legal services for the taxing unit and time spent on all legal services; and (C) A reasonable fee charged by a contract county civil attorney for services rendered regarding the assessment, collection, receipt, or disbursement of taxes. (3) The amount to be reimbursed annually by each taxing unit, as its pro rata share of the county's necessary legal costs, shall be based on the proportion that the total of taxes collected for the benefit of each taxing unit bears to the total of taxes collected for the benefit of all taxing units. (4) To facilitate reimbursement, there is hereby created a county attorney's fund, which shall be administered in the same manner as the county assessor's fund established in § 14-15-204 .

(1) In counties having a full-time office of county civil attorney or a contract county civil attorney, every municipality, school district, and other local taxing unit receiving ad valorem or other tax funds collected by county collectors shall reimburse the county for the taxing unit's pro rata share of the necessary legal costs incurred by the county in assessing property, collecting taxes, and receiving and disbursing revenues for the unit.

(2) Such legal costs shall include: (A) Reasonable expenses incurred by a county civil attorney and his staff while providing tax-related legal services for the unit; and (B) A percentage of the salaries and fringe benefits of a full-time county civil attorney and his staff based on the ratio between time spent on tax-related legal services for the taxing unit and time spent on all legal services; and (C) A reasonable fee charged by a contract county civil attorney for services rendered regarding the assessment, collection, receipt, or disbursement of taxes.

(A) Reasonable expenses incurred by a county civil attorney and his staff while providing tax-related legal services for the unit; and

(B) A percentage of the salaries and fringe benefits of a full-time county civil attorney and his staff based on the ratio between time spent on tax-related legal services for the taxing unit and time spent on all legal services; and

(C) A reasonable fee charged by a contract county civil attorney for services rendered regarding the assessment, collection, receipt, or disbursement of taxes.

(3) The amount to be reimbursed annually by each taxing unit, as its pro rata share of the county's necessary legal costs, shall be based on the proportion that the total of taxes collected for the benefit of each taxing unit bears to the total of taxes collected for the benefit of all taxing units.

(4) To facilitate reimbursement, there is hereby created a county attorney's fund, which shall be administered in the same manner as the county assessor's fund established in § 14-15-204 .

Acts 1981, No. 888, §§ 3-6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 24-137 -- 24-140; Acts 1989, No. 633, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-104 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-56-104
Actions with limitation of one year
Status: in_force

The following actions shall be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action shall accrue and not thereafter: (1) All special actions on the case; (2) Actions for: (A) Assault and battery; and (B) False imprisonment; (3) All actions for words spoken slandering the character of another; (4) All actions for words spoken whereby special damages are sustained; and (5) All actions for damages suffered by a consumer as a result of any act or omission of a home inspector relating to a home inspection report. Rev. Stat., ch. 91, § 7; C. & M. Dig., § 6951; Pope's Dig., § 8929; Acts 1967, No. 471, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 37-201; Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 46, § 7; 2003, No. 1328, § 3.

The following actions shall be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action shall accrue and not thereafter:

(1) All special actions on the case;

(2) Actions for: (A) Assault and battery; and (B) False imprisonment;

(A) Assault and battery; and

(B) False imprisonment;

(3) All actions for words spoken slandering the character of another;

(4) All actions for words spoken whereby special damages are sustained; and

(5) All actions for damages suffered by a consumer as a result of any act or omission of a home inspector relating to a home inspection report.

Rev. Stat., ch. 91, § 7; C. & M. Dig., § 6951; Pope's Dig., § 8929; Acts 1967, No. 471, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 37-201; Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 46, § 7; 2003, No. 1328, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-110-103 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 110 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-110-103
Attachment in tort actions
Status: in_force

(a) In actions for torts committed in this state or to recover statutory penalties, a writ of attachment may be issued against the property of a defendant who is a nonresident of the state in the same manner as in actions ex contractu. (b) Before the clerk shall issue a writ of attachment in the action, the plaintiff shall make an affidavit and execute a bond in the same manner as provided by law in other cases of attachment. Acts 1915, No. 290, § 21; C. & M. Dig., § 495; Pope's Dig., § 532; Acts 1947, No. 153, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 31-103.

(a) In actions for torts committed in this state or to recover statutory penalties, a writ of attachment may be issued against the property of a defendant who is a nonresident of the state in the same manner as in actions ex contractu.

(b) Before the clerk shall issue a writ of attachment in the action, the plaintiff shall make an affidavit and execute a bond in the same manner as provided by law in other cases of attachment.

Acts 1915, No. 290, § 21; C. & M. Dig., § 495; Pope's Dig., § 532; Acts 1947, No. 153, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 31-103.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-66-203 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-66-203
Encumbered property
Status: in_force

(a) Any property, real, personal, or mixed, may be subjected to seizure under execution, garnishment, attachment, or other process, even though the property is subject to mortgage, deed of trust, vendor's lien, conditional sales contract, chattel mortgage, or other lien. Any officer authorized by law to execute process, may seize, levy upon, or otherwise take possession of any property, whether real, personal, or mixed, even though there may be a lien against the property, and he or she may sell the property as provided by law. (b) (1) Any prior lienholder or lienholders of any nature whatsoever shall be made a party or parties to the process, by the plaintiff or his or her attorney serving notice upon the lienholder or lienholders. This notice shall be served by any officer authorized to execute process. In the event the lienholder or lienholders are nonresidents of the State of Arkansas, then the plaintiff or his or her attorney shall give notice of the seizure of the property by registered mail to the lienholder or lienholders at their last known address. The return receipt of the lienholder or lienholders, or the affidavit of the plaintiff or his or her attorney, of the compliance with this subsection, shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the court from which the writ of garnishment, attachment, or other process is issued. (2) Any sale made under the provisions of this section shall be made subject to the lienholder's or lienholders' indebtedness. (c) This section shall not be construed to deprive any person or persons of their homestead or personal exemptions as provided by law. Acts 1953, No. 205, §§ 1, 2; 1959, No. 183, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 30-219, 30-220.

(a) Any property, real, personal, or mixed, may be subjected to seizure under execution, garnishment, attachment, or other process, even though the property is subject to mortgage, deed of trust, vendor's lien, conditional sales contract, chattel mortgage, or other lien. Any officer authorized by law to execute process, may seize, levy upon, or otherwise take possession of any property, whether real, personal, or mixed, even though there may be a lien against the property, and he or she may sell the property as provided by law.

(b) (1) Any prior lienholder or lienholders of any nature whatsoever shall be made a party or parties to the process, by the plaintiff or his or her attorney serving notice upon the lienholder or lienholders. This notice shall be served by any officer authorized to execute process. In the event the lienholder or lienholders are nonresidents of the State of Arkansas, then the plaintiff or his or her attorney shall give notice of the seizure of the property by registered mail to the lienholder or lienholders at their last known address. The return receipt of the lienholder or lienholders, or the affidavit of the plaintiff or his or her attorney, of the compliance with this subsection, shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the court from which the writ of garnishment, attachment, or other process is issued. (2) Any sale made under the provisions of this section shall be made subject to the lienholder's or lienholders' indebtedness.

(1) Any prior lienholder or lienholders of any nature whatsoever shall be made a party or parties to the process, by the plaintiff or his or her attorney serving notice upon the lienholder or lienholders. This notice shall be served by any officer authorized to execute process. In the event the lienholder or lienholders are nonresidents of the State of Arkansas, then the plaintiff or his or her attorney shall give notice of the seizure of the property by registered mail to the lienholder or lienholders at their last known address. The return receipt of the lienholder or lienholders, or the affidavit of the plaintiff or his or her attorney, of the compliance with this subsection, shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the court from which the writ of garnishment, attachment, or other process is issued.

(2) Any sale made under the provisions of this section shall be made subject to the lienholder's or lienholders' indebtedness.

(c) This section shall not be construed to deprive any person or persons of their homestead or personal exemptions as provided by law.

Acts 1953, No. 205, §§ 1, 2; 1959, No. 183, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 30-219, 30-220.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-13-1101 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 11 / Section 16-13-1101
Composition
Status: in_force

The Third Judicial District shall be composed of the counties of Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, and Sharp. Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365.

The Third Judicial District shall be composed of the counties of Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, and Sharp.

Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-66-605 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 6 / Section 16-66-605
Fees
Status: in_force

Any person filing a foreign judgment shall pay to the clerk of court the same filing fee that would be paid for the filing of a civil action. Fees for docketing, transcription, or other enforcement proceedings shall be as provided in other civil proceedings in the courts of this state. Acts 1989, No. 501, § 5; 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 74, § 3.

Any person filing a foreign judgment shall pay to the clerk of court the same filing fee that would be paid for the filing of a civil action. Fees for docketing, transcription, or other enforcement proceedings shall be as provided in other civil proceedings in the courts of this state.

Acts 1989, No. 501, § 5; 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 74, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-66-502 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 5 / Section 16-66-502
Time of redemption of real estate
Status: in_force

When any real estate or any interest therein is sold under execution, the real estate or interest therein may be redeemed by the debtor from the purchaser or his or her vendees, or the personal representatives of either, within twelve (12) months thereafter. Civil Code, § 691; C. & M. Dig., § 4329; Pope's Dig., § 5341; A.S.A. 1947, § 30-440.

When any real estate or any interest therein is sold under execution, the real estate or interest therein may be redeemed by the debtor from the purchaser or his or her vendees, or the personal representatives of either, within twelve (12) months thereafter.

Civil Code, § 691; C. & M. Dig., § 4329; Pope's Dig., § 5341; A.S.A. 1947, § 30-440.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-10-1005 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 10 / Section 16-10-1005
Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training - Duties
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training shall: (1) Establish the standards and requirements for the training and certification program for court security officers; (2) Work with the Administrative Office of the Courts to develop curriculum specific to the needs and requirements of a court security officer; (3) Maintain an official roster of individuals who have successfully completed the training of a court security officer; (4) Establish minimum curriculum requirements and approve courses and programs offered and operated by or for this state or its political subdivisions for the specific purpose of offering training to a court security officer; and (5) Consult and cooperate with counties, municipalities, agencies of this state, other governmental agencies, universities, colleges, junior colleges, community colleges, and other institutions or organizations concerning the development of court security officer programs or courses of instruction. Acts 2007, No. 576, § 1.

The Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training shall:

(1) Establish the standards and requirements for the training and certification program for court security officers;

(2) Work with the Administrative Office of the Courts to develop curriculum specific to the needs and requirements of a court security officer;

(3) Maintain an official roster of individuals who have successfully completed the training of a court security officer;

(4) Establish minimum curriculum requirements and approve courses and programs offered and operated by or for this state or its political subdivisions for the specific purpose of offering training to a court security officer; and

(5) Consult and cooperate with counties, municipalities, agencies of this state, other governmental agencies, universities, colleges, junior colleges, community colleges, and other institutions or organizations concerning the development of court security officer programs or courses of instruction.

Acts 2007, No. 576, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-85-606 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 85 / Subchapter 6 / Section 16-85-606
Issuance of bench warrant discretionary
Status: in_force

(a) The court may, at its discretion, order a bench warrant to be issued on any indictment. (b) However, where the punishment is limited to a fine of one hundred dollars ($100) or less, a bench warrant shall not be issued unless the court is satisfied that there is reason to believe the defendant will escape punishment if a bench warrant is not issued. Crim. Code, § 150; C. & M. Dig., § 3049; Pope's Dig., § 3875; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-1112.

(a) The court may, at its discretion, order a bench warrant to be issued on any indictment.

(b) However, where the punishment is limited to a fine of one hundred dollars ($100) or less, a bench warrant shall not be issued unless the court is satisfied that there is reason to believe the defendant will escape punishment if a bench warrant is not issued.

Crim. Code, § 150; C. & M. Dig., § 3049; Pope's Dig., § 3875; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-1112.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-89-123 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 89 / Section 16-89-123
Order of final arguments
Status: in_force

(a) If the case is not submitted without argument, the party having the burden of proof shall have the opening and conclusion of the argument. If, upon the demand of the adverse party, the attorney prosecuting for the state or the attorney for the defense shall refuse to openly and fully state the grounds on which he or she claims a verdict, the party so refusing shall be refused the conclusion of the argument. (b) If more than one (1) counsel on each side shall argue the case, they shall do so alternately. Crim. Code, §§ 226, 227; Acts 1877, No. 35, § 1, p. 30; C. & M. Dig., §§ 3185, 3186; Pope's Dig., §§ 4021, 4022; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 43-2132, 43-2133.

(a) If the case is not submitted without argument, the party having the burden of proof shall have the opening and conclusion of the argument. If, upon the demand of the adverse party, the attorney prosecuting for the state or the attorney for the defense shall refuse to openly and fully state the grounds on which he or she claims a verdict, the party so refusing shall be refused the conclusion of the argument.

(b) If more than one (1) counsel on each side shall argue the case, they shall do so alternately.

Crim. Code, §§ 226, 227; Acts 1877, No. 35, § 1, p. 30; C. & M. Dig., §§ 3185, 3186; Pope's Dig., §§ 4021, 4022; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 43-2132, 43-2133.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-21-143 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-21-143
The Nineteenth Judicial District
Status: in_force

The Nineteenth Judicial District shall be a Division A Judicial District. Acts 1993, No. 1306, § 1.

The Nineteenth Judicial District shall be a Division A Judicial District.

Acts 1993, No. 1306, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-20-205 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-20-205
Acknowledgments taken - Oaths administered
Status: in_force

The Clerk of the Supreme Court and the Clerk of the Supreme Court's deputies shall have authority to take acknowledgments to deeds, mortgages, and other instruments and to administer oaths. Acts 1937, No. 22, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 1614; A.S.A. 1947, § 23-210; Acts 1995, No. 549, § 7.

The Clerk of the Supreme Court and the Clerk of the Supreme Court's deputies shall have authority to take acknowledgments to deeds, mortgages, and other instruments and to administer oaths.

Acts 1937, No. 22, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 1614; A.S.A. 1947, § 23-210; Acts 1995, No. 549, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-43-606 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 6 / Section 16-43-606
Limitation on immunity
Status: in_force

An individual who has once been granted immunity under the provisions of this subchapter for an offense in connection with which his testimony has been sought shall not again be granted immunity under this subchapter in connection with any subsequent offenses. Acts 1973, No. 561, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 28-536.

An individual who has once been granted immunity under the provisions of this subchapter for an offense in connection with which his testimony has been sought shall not again be granted immunity under this subchapter in connection with any subsequent offenses.

Acts 1973, No. 561, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 28-536.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-46-109 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 46 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-46-109
Proceedings, minutes, records, or reports confidential
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The proceedings, minutes, records, or reports of the quality assurance committee having the responsibility for reviewing and evaluating the quality of medical, nursing, or other care delivered in a long-term care facility, or of professional consultants engaged by long-term care facilities to study quality-of-care issues identified by the committee, and any other records, other than those records described in subsection (c) of this section, compiled or accumulated by the staff of a facility in connection with the review or evaluation, together with all communications or reports originating in the committee are: (A) Exempt from discovery and disclosure to the same extent that proceedings, minutes, records, or reports of committees evaluating quality of medical or hospital care are exempt under § 16-46-105(a)(1) ; (B) Not admissible in any legal proceeding; and (C) Absolutely privileged communication. (2) Testimony as to events occurring during the activities of the committee is: (A) Exempt from discovery and disclosure to the same extent that testimony before committees evaluating quality of medical or hospital care are exempt under § 16-46-105(a)(2) ; and (B) Not admissible as evidence in any legal proceeding. (b) This section does not prevent disclosure of the data mentioned in subsection (a) of this section to an appropriate state or federal regulatory agency that by statute, rule, or regulation is entitled to access to the data. (c) (1) This section does not apply to or affect the discovery or admissibility into evidence in a civil proceeding of the following records: (A) Records or reports made in the regular course of business by a long-term care facility or other healthcare provider that are not created by or for the committee; (B) Records or reports otherwise available from original sources, including without limitation the medical record of specific residents; (C) Records or reports required to be kept by applicable law, rule, or regulation that are not created by or for the committee; (D) Incident and accident reports; (E) The long-term care facility's operating budgets; or (F) Records of the committee's meeting dates. (2) Without waiving any privilege, appointments to the committee are available to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Attorney General. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1300, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1299, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2009, No. 198, § 3.

(a) (1) The proceedings, minutes, records, or reports of the quality assurance committee having the responsibility for reviewing and evaluating the quality of medical, nursing, or other care delivered in a long-term care facility, or of professional consultants engaged by long-term care facilities to study quality-of-care issues identified by the committee, and any other records, other than those records described in subsection (c) of this section, compiled or accumulated by the staff of a facility in connection with the review or evaluation, together with all communications or reports originating in the committee are: (A) Exempt from discovery and disclosure to the same extent that proceedings, minutes, records, or reports of committees evaluating quality of medical or hospital care are exempt under § 16-46-105(a)(1) ; (B) Not admissible in any legal proceeding; and (C) Absolutely privileged communication. (2) Testimony as to events occurring during the activities of the committee is: (A) Exempt from discovery and disclosure to the same extent that testimony before committees evaluating quality of medical or hospital care are exempt under § 16-46-105(a)(2) ; and (B) Not admissible as evidence in any legal proceeding.

(1) The proceedings, minutes, records, or reports of the quality assurance committee having the responsibility for reviewing and evaluating the quality of medical, nursing, or other care delivered in a long-term care facility, or of professional consultants engaged by long-term care facilities to study quality-of-care issues identified by the committee, and any other records, other than those records described in subsection (c) of this section, compiled or accumulated by the staff of a facility in connection with the review or evaluation, together with all communications or reports originating in the committee are: (A) Exempt from discovery and disclosure to the same extent that proceedings, minutes, records, or reports of committees evaluating quality of medical or hospital care are exempt under § 16-46-105(a)(1) ; (B) Not admissible in any legal proceeding; and (C) Absolutely privileged communication.

(A) Exempt from discovery and disclosure to the same extent that proceedings, minutes, records, or reports of committees evaluating quality of medical or hospital care are exempt under § 16-46-105(a)(1) ;

(B) Not admissible in any legal proceeding; and

(C) Absolutely privileged communication.

(2) Testimony as to events occurring during the activities of the committee is: (A) Exempt from discovery and disclosure to the same extent that testimony before committees evaluating quality of medical or hospital care are exempt under § 16-46-105(a)(2) ; and (B) Not admissible as evidence in any legal proceeding.

(A) Exempt from discovery and disclosure to the same extent that testimony before committees evaluating quality of medical or hospital care are exempt under § 16-46-105(a)(2) ; and

(B) Not admissible as evidence in any legal proceeding.

(b) This section does not prevent disclosure of the data mentioned in subsection (a) of this section to an appropriate state or federal regulatory agency that by statute, rule, or regulation is entitled to access to the data.

(c) (1) This section does not apply to or affect the discovery or admissibility into evidence in a civil proceeding of the following records: (A) Records or reports made in the regular course of business by a long-term care facility or other healthcare provider that are not created by or for the committee; (B) Records or reports otherwise available from original sources, including without limitation the medical record of specific residents; (C) Records or reports required to be kept by applicable law, rule, or regulation that are not created by or for the committee; (D) Incident and accident reports; (E) The long-term care facility's operating budgets; or (F) Records of the committee's meeting dates. (2) Without waiving any privilege, appointments to the committee are available to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Attorney General.

(1) This section does not apply to or affect the discovery or admissibility into evidence in a civil proceeding of the following records: (A) Records or reports made in the regular course of business by a long-term care facility or other healthcare provider that are not created by or for the committee; (B) Records or reports otherwise available from original sources, including without limitation the medical record of specific residents; (C) Records or reports required to be kept by applicable law, rule, or regulation that are not created by or for the committee; (D) Incident and accident reports; (E) The long-term care facility's operating budgets; or (F) Records of the committee's meeting dates.

(A) Records or reports made in the regular course of business by a long-term care facility or other healthcare provider that are not created by or for the committee;

(B) Records or reports otherwise available from original sources, including without limitation the medical record of specific residents;

(C) Records or reports required to be kept by applicable law, rule, or regulation that are not created by or for the committee;

(D) Incident and accident reports;

(E) The long-term care facility's operating budgets; or

(F) Records of the committee's meeting dates.

(2) Without waiving any privilege, appointments to the committee are available to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Attorney General.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1300, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1299, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 198, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-84-105 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 84 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-84-105
Responsibility of officer taking bail
Status: in_force

(a) The officer who takes bail shall be officially responsible for the sufficiency of the surety if taken other than through a professional bail bondsman. (b) If the surety is not a professional bail bondsman, and the defendant has not yet appeared before a judicial officer pursuant to Rule 9 of the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure, the officer shall file a statement with the court describing the property of the surety upon which the sufficiency of the surety is based. The description of the property shall include the value of the property. The statement shall also be signed by the sheriff or chief of police in the jurisdiction where the defendant is charged. (c) The officer who takes bail shall give a prenumbered written receipt for the collateral. The receipt shall give in detail a full account of the collateral received. (d) An officer who takes bail shall not be liable for any bond ordered by a judicial officer under Rule 9.2(b)(i) or (ii) of the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure. Acts 1989, No. 417, § 5; 1995, No. 470, § 1.

(a) The officer who takes bail shall be officially responsible for the sufficiency of the surety if taken other than through a professional bail bondsman.

(b) If the surety is not a professional bail bondsman, and the defendant has not yet appeared before a judicial officer pursuant to Rule 9 of the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure, the officer shall file a statement with the court describing the property of the surety upon which the sufficiency of the surety is based. The description of the property shall include the value of the property. The statement shall also be signed by the sheriff or chief of police in the jurisdiction where the defendant is charged.

(c) The officer who takes bail shall give a prenumbered written receipt for the collateral. The receipt shall give in detail a full account of the collateral received.

(d) An officer who takes bail shall not be liable for any bond ordered by a judicial officer under Rule 9.2(b)(i) or (ii) of the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure.

Acts 1989, No. 417, § 5; 1995, No. 470, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-347 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 123 / Subchapter 3 / Section 16-123-347
Arkansas Fair Housing Commission Trust Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Arkansas Fair Housing Commission Trust Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Funds received by the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission, and any other moneys as may be provided by the General Assembly, there to be used for the administration and operations of the commission; and (2) Any administrative or civil penalty levied and collected pursuant to this subchapter, to be solely used for fair housing education of the public and the operational expenses of the commission. (c) The appropriation to the commission providing for "public education" may be used to fund all expenses incurred in conducting educational seminars and other forms of educational projects for use and benefit generally of the public, including the production and distribution of information literature of an educational nature. Acts 2001, No. 1785, § 48; 2003, No. 1011, § 3.

(a) There is hereby established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Arkansas Fair Housing Commission Trust Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Funds received by the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission, and any other moneys as may be provided by the General Assembly, there to be used for the administration and operations of the commission; and (2) Any administrative or civil penalty levied and collected pursuant to this subchapter, to be solely used for fair housing education of the public and the operational expenses of the commission.

(1) Funds received by the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission, and any other moneys as may be provided by the General Assembly, there to be used for the administration and operations of the commission; and

(2) Any administrative or civil penalty levied and collected pursuant to this subchapter, to be solely used for fair housing education of the public and the operational expenses of the commission.

(c) The appropriation to the commission providing for "public education" may be used to fund all expenses incurred in conducting educational seminars and other forms of educational projects for use and benefit generally of the public, including the production and distribution of information literature of an educational nature.

Acts 2001, No. 1785, § 48; 2003, No. 1011, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-13-2103 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 21 / Section 16-13-2103
Judges and chancellors
Status: in_force

(a) The qualified electors of the Thirteenth Judicial District shall elect: (1) One (1) circuit judge; (2) Two (2) chancellors; (3) One (1) circuit-chancery judge, juvenile division; and (4) Two (2) circuit-chancery judges. (b) (1) (A) The judicial position of circuit judge created by Acts 1873, No. 53, and currently designated as Circuit Division 1, is converted to a circuit-chancery judge position and shall be designated as Circuit-Chancery Division 5. (B) The judge of Circuit-Chancery Division 5 shall continue to be responsible for the duties formerly assigned to Circuit Division 1. (2) The judicial position of circuit judge created by Acts 1925, No. 27, shall be designated as Circuit Division 2. (c) (1) The judicial position of chancellor created by Acts 1903, No. 166, shall be designated as Chancery Division 1. (2) The judicial position of chancellor created by Acts 1923, No. 372, shall be designated as Chancery Division 2. (d) (1) The judicial position of circuit-chancery judge, juvenile division, created by Acts 1989, No. 949, shall be designated as Circuit-Chancery Division 3 for all jurisdictions. (2) This judge shall devote such time as may be required to perform the duties of judge of the juvenile division, which duties shall be the primary obligation of the judge, and shall have jurisdiction in law, equity, and probate to hear other cases as time permits. (e) The judicial position of circuit-chancery judge created by Acts 1995, No. 41, shall have jurisdiction in law, equity, and probate and shall be designated Circuit-Chancery Division 4 in all jurisdictions. (f) If any additional judgeship is created, an additional division shall be established and the judge shall serve as the judge of the additional division. Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; 1983, No. 922, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365; Acts 1989, No. 949, § 1; 1995, No. 41, § 1; 1997, No. 1141, § 1; 1999, No. 5, § 1.

(a) The qualified electors of the Thirteenth Judicial District shall elect: (1) One (1) circuit judge; (2) Two (2) chancellors; (3) One (1) circuit-chancery judge, juvenile division; and (4) Two (2) circuit-chancery judges.

(1) One (1) circuit judge;

(2) Two (2) chancellors;

(3) One (1) circuit-chancery judge, juvenile division; and

(4) Two (2) circuit-chancery judges.

(b) (1) (A) The judicial position of circuit judge created by Acts 1873, No. 53, and currently designated as Circuit Division 1, is converted to a circuit-chancery judge position and shall be designated as Circuit-Chancery Division 5. (B) The judge of Circuit-Chancery Division 5 shall continue to be responsible for the duties formerly assigned to Circuit Division 1. (2) The judicial position of circuit judge created by Acts 1925, No. 27, shall be designated as Circuit Division 2.

(1) (A) The judicial position of circuit judge created by Acts 1873, No. 53, and currently designated as Circuit Division 1, is converted to a circuit-chancery judge position and shall be designated as Circuit-Chancery Division 5. (B) The judge of Circuit-Chancery Division 5 shall continue to be responsible for the duties formerly assigned to Circuit Division 1.

(A) The judicial position of circuit judge created by Acts 1873, No. 53, and currently designated as Circuit Division 1, is converted to a circuit-chancery judge position and shall be designated as Circuit-Chancery Division 5.

(B) The judge of Circuit-Chancery Division 5 shall continue to be responsible for the duties formerly assigned to Circuit Division 1.

(2) The judicial position of circuit judge created by Acts 1925, No. 27, shall be designated as Circuit Division 2.

(c) (1) The judicial position of chancellor created by Acts 1903, No. 166, shall be designated as Chancery Division 1. (2) The judicial position of chancellor created by Acts 1923, No. 372, shall be designated as Chancery Division 2.

(1) The judicial position of chancellor created by Acts 1903, No. 166, shall be designated as Chancery Division 1.

(2) The judicial position of chancellor created by Acts 1923, No. 372, shall be designated as Chancery Division 2.

(d) (1) The judicial position of circuit-chancery judge, juvenile division, created by Acts 1989, No. 949, shall be designated as Circuit-Chancery Division 3 for all jurisdictions. (2) This judge shall devote such time as may be required to perform the duties of judge of the juvenile division, which duties shall be the primary obligation of the judge, and shall have jurisdiction in law, equity, and probate to hear other cases as time permits.

(1) The judicial position of circuit-chancery judge, juvenile division, created by Acts 1989, No. 949, shall be designated as Circuit-Chancery Division 3 for all jurisdictions.

(2) This judge shall devote such time as may be required to perform the duties of judge of the juvenile division, which duties shall be the primary obligation of the judge, and shall have jurisdiction in law, equity, and probate to hear other cases as time permits.

(e) The judicial position of circuit-chancery judge created by Acts 1995, No. 41, shall have jurisdiction in law, equity, and probate and shall be designated Circuit-Chancery Division 4 in all jurisdictions.

(f) If any additional judgeship is created, an additional division shall be established and the judge shall serve as the judge of the additional division.

Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; 1983, No. 922, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365; Acts 1989, No. 949, § 1; 1995, No. 41, § 1; 1997, No. 1141, § 1; 1999, No. 5, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-90-701 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 7 / Section 16-90-701
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Act". Acts 1987, No. 817, § 2.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Act".

Acts 1987, No. 817, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-17-956 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 9 / Section 16-17-956
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 723,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2007, No. 663, § 51; 2011, No. 1218, § 8.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 723,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2007, No. 663, § 51; 2011, No. 1218, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-62-104 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 62 / Section 16-62-104
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1148,§ 32, eff. 8/16/2013. Civil Code, §§ 549, 550; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1053, 1054; Pope's Dig., §§ 1256, 1257; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 27-1001, 27-1002.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1148,§ 32, eff. 8/16/2013.

Civil Code, §§ 549, 550; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1053, 1054; Pope's Dig., §§ 1256, 1257; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 27-1001, 27-1002.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-11-105 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-11-105
Rules and laws applicable to court
Status: in_force

(a) All rules of the Supreme Court and all laws respecting the Supreme Court shall apply to the Supreme Court sitting in divisions and en banc. (b) The Supreme Court may make such further rules as may be necessary for the transaction and dispatch of business. (c) The Supreme Court may, by general rules, provide what causes shall have a preference on the docket. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1294, eff. 7/24/2019. Civil Code, § 17; Acts 1871, No. 48, § 1 [17], p. 219; 1925, No. 205, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 2126; Pope's Dig., §§ 2727, 2732; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 22-208, 22-213.

(a) All rules of the Supreme Court and all laws respecting the Supreme Court shall apply to the Supreme Court sitting in divisions and en banc.

(b) The Supreme Court may make such further rules as may be necessary for the transaction and dispatch of business.

(c) The Supreme Court may, by general rules, provide what causes shall have a preference on the docket.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1294, eff. 7/24/2019.

Civil Code, § 17; Acts 1871, No. 48, § 1 [17], p. 219; 1925, No. 205, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 2126; Pope's Dig., §§ 2727, 2732; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 22-208, 22-213.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-106-110 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 106 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-106-110
Repayment of Attorney General or prosecuting attorney for postage used
Status: in_force

The Attorney General or prosecuting attorney may make out and certify to the Auditor of State an account of the postage he or she may have paid in sending out notices and process, and upon letters sent or received by him or her, relating to actions or proceedings in which the state is interested, who shall thereupon issue his or her warrant on the Treasurer of State for the amount thereof. Civil Code, § 492; Acts 1871, No. 48, § 1 [492], p. 219; C. & M. Dig., § 4533; Pope's Dig., § 5590; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-216.

The Attorney General or prosecuting attorney may make out and certify to the Auditor of State an account of the postage he or she may have paid in sending out notices and process, and upon letters sent or received by him or her, relating to actions or proceedings in which the state is interested, who shall thereupon issue his or her warrant on the Treasurer of State for the amount thereof.

Civil Code, § 492; Acts 1871, No. 48, § 1 [492], p. 219; C. & M. Dig., § 4533; Pope's Dig., § 5590; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-216.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-90-714 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 7 / Section 16-90-714
Subrogation of state to claimant's rights
Status: in_force

(a) If reparations are awarded, the state shall be subrogated to all the rights of a claimant to receive or recover from a collateral source to the extent that reparations were awarded. (b) (1) In the event the claimant recovers reparations, other than under the provisions of this subchapter for injuries or death resulting from criminally injurious conduct, the claimant shall retain as trustee so much of the recovered funds as necessary to reimburse the Crime Victims Reparations Revolving Fund to the extent that reparations were awarded to the claimant from that fund. (2) The funds retained in trust shall be promptly deposited into the fund. (c) (1) If a claimant brings an action to recover damages related to the criminally injurious conduct upon which reparations are claimed or awarded, the claimant shall give the Crime Victims Reparations Board written notice of the action. (2) After receiving the notice, the board may join in the action as a party plaintiff to recover the reparations awarded. (d) The board shall not require any claimant to seek or accept any collateral source contribution unless the claimant was receiving those benefits prior to the occurrence giving rise to the claim under the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 1987, No. 817, §§ 8, 14.

(a) If reparations are awarded, the state shall be subrogated to all the rights of a claimant to receive or recover from a collateral source to the extent that reparations were awarded.

(b) (1) In the event the claimant recovers reparations, other than under the provisions of this subchapter for injuries or death resulting from criminally injurious conduct, the claimant shall retain as trustee so much of the recovered funds as necessary to reimburse the Crime Victims Reparations Revolving Fund to the extent that reparations were awarded to the claimant from that fund. (2) The funds retained in trust shall be promptly deposited into the fund.

(1) In the event the claimant recovers reparations, other than under the provisions of this subchapter for injuries or death resulting from criminally injurious conduct, the claimant shall retain as trustee so much of the recovered funds as necessary to reimburse the Crime Victims Reparations Revolving Fund to the extent that reparations were awarded to the claimant from that fund.

(2) The funds retained in trust shall be promptly deposited into the fund.

(c) (1) If a claimant brings an action to recover damages related to the criminally injurious conduct upon which reparations are claimed or awarded, the claimant shall give the Crime Victims Reparations Board written notice of the action. (2) After receiving the notice, the board may join in the action as a party plaintiff to recover the reparations awarded.

(1) If a claimant brings an action to recover damages related to the criminally injurious conduct upon which reparations are claimed or awarded, the claimant shall give the Crime Victims Reparations Board written notice of the action.

(2) After receiving the notice, the board may join in the action as a party plaintiff to recover the reparations awarded.

(d) The board shall not require any claimant to seek or accept any collateral source contribution unless the claimant was receiving those benefits prior to the occurrence giving rise to the claim under the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 1987, No. 817, §§ 8, 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-86-111 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 86 / Section 16-86-111
Allegation of insanity of convicted defendant
Status: in_force

(a) The procedure provided in this chapter shall also be followed, insofar as it is applicable, in any case in which the insanity of the convicted defendant is alleged as a ground for postponing or not carrying out execution of any sentence imposed as part of the judgment of conviction of the defendant. (b) In such cases, a hearing shall be held in the manner provided by law, but the evidence provided for in this subchapter shall be given at the hearing. Acts 1971, No. 433, ch. 6, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-1303; Acts 2001, No. 1551, § 11.

(a) The procedure provided in this chapter shall also be followed, insofar as it is applicable, in any case in which the insanity of the convicted defendant is alleged as a ground for postponing or not carrying out execution of any sentence imposed as part of the judgment of conviction of the defendant.

(b) In such cases, a hearing shall be held in the manner provided by law, but the evidence provided for in this subchapter shall be given at the hearing.

Acts 1971, No. 433, ch. 6, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-1303; Acts 2001, No. 1551, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-65-103 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 65 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-65-103
Computation of amount of judgment
Status: in_force

In all judgments or decrees rendered by any court of justice for any debt, damages, or costs, and on all executions issued thereon, the amount shall be computed, as near as may be, in dollars and cents, rejecting smaller fractions. No judgment or other proceeding shall be considered erroneous for such an omission. Rev. Stat., ch. 100, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 7351; Pope's Dig., § 9390; A.S.A. 1947, § 29-115.

In all judgments or decrees rendered by any court of justice for any debt, damages, or costs, and on all executions issued thereon, the amount shall be computed, as near as may be, in dollars and cents, rejecting smaller fractions. No judgment or other proceeding shall be considered erroneous for such an omission.

Rev. Stat., ch. 100, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 7351; Pope's Dig., § 9390; A.S.A. 1947, § 29-115.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-86-102 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 86 / Section 16-86-102
Examination and observation generally
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Whenever a prosecution for any crime has been instituted in the circuit court by indictment or information, the court, subject to the provisions of §§ 5-2-304 and 5-2-311 , shall immediately suspend all further proceedings in the prosecution if: (A) The defendant files notice that he or she intends to rely upon the defense of mental disease or defect; or (B) There is reason to believe that mental disease or defect of the defendant will or has become an issue in the case; (C) The defendant files notice that he or she will put in issue his or her fitness to proceed; or (D) There is reason to doubt his or her fitness to proceed. (2) If a trial jury has been impaneled, the court may retain the jury or declare a mistrial and discharge the jury. (3) A discharge of the jury shall not be a bar to future prosecution. (b) (1) Upon the issuance of an order for the examination and observation of the defendant, the court shall direct the circuit clerk to notify the prosecuting attorney and the counsel for the defendant of the issuance of the order. (2) (A) The action of the court in ordering that the defendant undergo examination and observation shall not preclude the state or the defendant from calling expert witnesses to testify at the trial. (B) The expert witness shall have free access to the defendant for the purpose of observation and examination when the defendant is in the custody of local, county, or state law enforcement or state mental health facilities. Acts 1971, No. 433, ch. 6, § 7; 1973, No. 95, § 1; 1983, No. 191, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-1301; Acts 2001, No. 1551, § 2.

(a) (1) Whenever a prosecution for any crime has been instituted in the circuit court by indictment or information, the court, subject to the provisions of §§ 5-2-304 and 5-2-311 , shall immediately suspend all further proceedings in the prosecution if: (A) The defendant files notice that he or she intends to rely upon the defense of mental disease or defect; or (B) There is reason to believe that mental disease or defect of the defendant will or has become an issue in the case; (C) The defendant files notice that he or she will put in issue his or her fitness to proceed; or (D) There is reason to doubt his or her fitness to proceed. (2) If a trial jury has been impaneled, the court may retain the jury or declare a mistrial and discharge the jury. (3) A discharge of the jury shall not be a bar to future prosecution.

(1) Whenever a prosecution for any crime has been instituted in the circuit court by indictment or information, the court, subject to the provisions of §§ 5-2-304 and 5-2-311 , shall immediately suspend all further proceedings in the prosecution if: (A) The defendant files notice that he or she intends to rely upon the defense of mental disease or defect; or (B) There is reason to believe that mental disease or defect of the defendant will or has become an issue in the case; (C) The defendant files notice that he or she will put in issue his or her fitness to proceed; or (D) There is reason to doubt his or her fitness to proceed.

(A) The defendant files notice that he or she intends to rely upon the defense of mental disease or defect; or

(B) There is reason to believe that mental disease or defect of the defendant will or has become an issue in the case;

(C) The defendant files notice that he or she will put in issue his or her fitness to proceed; or

(D) There is reason to doubt his or her fitness to proceed.

(2) If a trial jury has been impaneled, the court may retain the jury or declare a mistrial and discharge the jury.

(3) A discharge of the jury shall not be a bar to future prosecution.

(b) (1) Upon the issuance of an order for the examination and observation of the defendant, the court shall direct the circuit clerk to notify the prosecuting attorney and the counsel for the defendant of the issuance of the order. (2) (A) The action of the court in ordering that the defendant undergo examination and observation shall not preclude the state or the defendant from calling expert witnesses to testify at the trial. (B) The expert witness shall have free access to the defendant for the purpose of observation and examination when the defendant is in the custody of local, county, or state law enforcement or state mental health facilities.

(1) Upon the issuance of an order for the examination and observation of the defendant, the court shall direct the circuit clerk to notify the prosecuting attorney and the counsel for the defendant of the issuance of the order.

(2) (A) The action of the court in ordering that the defendant undergo examination and observation shall not preclude the state or the defendant from calling expert witnesses to testify at the trial. (B) The expert witness shall have free access to the defendant for the purpose of observation and examination when the defendant is in the custody of local, county, or state law enforcement or state mental health facilities.

(A) The action of the court in ordering that the defendant undergo examination and observation shall not preclude the state or the defendant from calling expert witnesses to testify at the trial.

(B) The expert witness shall have free access to the defendant for the purpose of observation and examination when the defendant is in the custody of local, county, or state law enforcement or state mental health facilities.

Acts 1971, No. 433, ch. 6, § 7; 1973, No. 95, § 1; 1983, No. 191, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-1301; Acts 2001, No. 1551, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-108-212 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 108 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-108-212
Disclosure by arbitrator
Status: in_force

(a) Before accepting appointment, an individual who is requested to serve as an arbitrator, after making a reasonable inquiry, shall disclose to all parties to the agreement to arbitrate and the arbitration proceeding and to any other arbitrators any known facts that a reasonable person would consider likely to affect the impartiality of the arbitrator in the arbitration proceeding, including: (1) a financial or personal interest in the outcome of the arbitration proceeding; and (2) an existing or past relationship with any of the parties to the agreement to arbitrate or the arbitration proceeding, their counsel or representatives, a witness, or another arbitrator. (b) An arbitrator has a continuing obligation to disclose to all parties to the agreement to arbitrate and the arbitration proceeding and to any other arbitrators any facts that the arbitrator learns after accepting appointment which a reasonable person would consider likely to affect the impartiality of the arbitrator. (c) If an arbitrator discloses a fact required by subsection (a) or (b) to be disclosed and a party timely objects to the appointment or continued service of the arbitrator based upon the fact disclosed, the objection may be a ground under § 16-108-223(a)(2) for vacating an award made by the arbitrator. (d) If the arbitrator did not disclose a fact as required by subsection (a) or (b), upon timely objection by a party, the court under § 16-108-223(a)(2) may vacate an award. (e) An arbitrator appointed as a neutral arbitrator who does not disclose a known, direct, and material interest in the outcome of the arbitration proceeding or a known, existing, and substantial relationship with a party is presumed to act with evident partiality under § 16-108-223(a)(2) . (f) If the parties to an arbitration proceeding agree to the procedures of an arbitration organization or any other procedures for challenges to arbitrators before an award is made, substantial compliance with those procedures is a condition precedent to a motion to vacate an award on that ground under § 16-108-223(a)(2) . Acts 2011, No. 695, § 1.

(a) Before accepting appointment, an individual who is requested to serve as an arbitrator, after making a reasonable inquiry, shall disclose to all parties to the agreement to arbitrate and the arbitration proceeding and to any other arbitrators any known facts that a reasonable person would consider likely to affect the impartiality of the arbitrator in the arbitration proceeding, including: (1) a financial or personal interest in the outcome of the arbitration proceeding; and (2) an existing or past relationship with any of the parties to the agreement to arbitrate or the arbitration proceeding, their counsel or representatives, a witness, or another arbitrator.

(1) a financial or personal interest in the outcome of the arbitration proceeding; and

(2) an existing or past relationship with any of the parties to the agreement to arbitrate or the arbitration proceeding, their counsel or representatives, a witness, or another arbitrator.

(b) An arbitrator has a continuing obligation to disclose to all parties to the agreement to arbitrate and the arbitration proceeding and to any other arbitrators any facts that the arbitrator learns after accepting appointment which a reasonable person would consider likely to affect the impartiality of the arbitrator.

(c) If an arbitrator discloses a fact required by subsection (a) or (b) to be disclosed and a party timely objects to the appointment or continued service of the arbitrator based upon the fact disclosed, the objection may be a ground under § 16-108-223(a)(2) for vacating an award made by the arbitrator.

(d) If the arbitrator did not disclose a fact as required by subsection (a) or (b), upon timely objection by a party, the court under § 16-108-223(a)(2) may vacate an award.

(e) An arbitrator appointed as a neutral arbitrator who does not disclose a known, direct, and material interest in the outcome of the arbitration proceeding or a known, existing, and substantial relationship with a party is presumed to act with evident partiality under § 16-108-223(a)(2) .

(f) If the parties to an arbitration proceeding agree to the procedures of an arbitration organization or any other procedures for challenges to arbitrators before an award is made, substantial compliance with those procedures is a condition precedent to a motion to vacate an award on that ground under § 16-108-223(a)(2) .

Acts 2011, No. 695, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-105-413 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 105 / Subchapter 4 / Section 16-105-413
Custody of building
Status: in_force

While the order of abatement remains in effect, the building or place is in the custody of the court. Acts 1989, No. 556, § 1.

While the order of abatement remains in effect, the building or place is in the custody of the court.

Acts 1989, No. 556, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-90-1201 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 12 / Section 16-90-1201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1460,§ 8, eff. 1/1/2014. Acts 2001, No. 1778, § 1; 2011, No. 570, §, 81.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1460,§ 8, eff. 1/1/2014.

Acts 2001, No. 1778, § 1; 2011, No. 570, §, 81.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-114-207 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 114 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-114-207
Expert witnesses
Status: in_force

In any action for medical injury: (1) Rule 702 of the Uniform Rules of Evidence [repealed] shall govern the qualifications of expert witnesses; (2) No witness whose compensation for his or her services is in any way dependent on the outcome of the case shall be permitted to give expert testimony; and (3) No medical care provider shall be required to give expert opinion testimony against himself or herself as to any of the matters set forth in § 16-114-206 at a trial. However, this shall not apply to discovery. Discovery information can be used at a trial as in other lawsuits. Acts 1979, No. 709, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-2615.

In any action for medical injury:

(1) Rule 702 of the Uniform Rules of Evidence [repealed] shall govern the qualifications of expert witnesses;

(2) No witness whose compensation for his or her services is in any way dependent on the outcome of the case shall be permitted to give expert testimony; and

(3) No medical care provider shall be required to give expert opinion testimony against himself or herself as to any of the matters set forth in § 16-114-206 at a trial. However, this shall not apply to discovery. Discovery information can be used at a trial as in other lawsuits.

Acts 1979, No. 709, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-2615.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-47-103 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-47-103
Officers authorized to take proof or acknowledgment of real estate conveyances
Status: in_force

(a) The proof or acknowledgment of every deed or instrument of writing for the conveyance of any real estate shall be taken by one of the following courts or officers: (1) When acknowledged or proven within this state, before the Supreme Court, the circuit court, the chancery court, or any judges thereof, the clerk of any court of record, any county or probate judge, or before any justice of the peace or notary public; (2) When acknowledged or proven outside this state, and within the United States or its territories, or in any of the colonies or possessions or dependencies of the United States, before any court of the United States, or any state or territory, or colony or possession or dependency of the United States, having a seal, or a clerk of any such court, or before any notary public, or before the mayor of any incorporated city or town, or the chief officer of any city or town having a seal, or before a commissioner appointed by the Governor of this state; (3) When acknowledged or proven outside the United States, before any court of any state, kingdom, or empire having a seal; any mayor or chief officer of any city or town having an official seal; or before any officer of any foreign country who by the laws of that country is authorized to take probate of the conveyance of real estate of his own country if the officer has, by law, an official seal. (b) The acknowledgment of any deed or mortgage, when taken outside the United States, may be taken and certified by a United States consul. Rev. Stat., ch. 31, § 13; Acts 1875, No. 13, § 1, p. 58; 1887, No. 91, § 1, p. 142; 1897, No. 26, § 1, p. 33; 1899, No. 150, § 1, p. 276; C. & M. Dig., § 1516; Acts 1921, No. 233, § 1; 1923, No. 464, §§ 1, 2; Pope's Dig., § 1825; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 49-202, 49-203.

(a) The proof or acknowledgment of every deed or instrument of writing for the conveyance of any real estate shall be taken by one of the following courts or officers: (1) When acknowledged or proven within this state, before the Supreme Court, the circuit court, the chancery court, or any judges thereof, the clerk of any court of record, any county or probate judge, or before any justice of the peace or notary public; (2) When acknowledged or proven outside this state, and within the United States or its territories, or in any of the colonies or possessions or dependencies of the United States, before any court of the United States, or any state or territory, or colony or possession or dependency of the United States, having a seal, or a clerk of any such court, or before any notary public, or before the mayor of any incorporated city or town, or the chief officer of any city or town having a seal, or before a commissioner appointed by the Governor of this state; (3) When acknowledged or proven outside the United States, before any court of any state, kingdom, or empire having a seal; any mayor or chief officer of any city or town having an official seal; or before any officer of any foreign country who by the laws of that country is authorized to take probate of the conveyance of real estate of his own country if the officer has, by law, an official seal.

(1) When acknowledged or proven within this state, before the Supreme Court, the circuit court, the chancery court, or any judges thereof, the clerk of any court of record, any county or probate judge, or before any justice of the peace or notary public;

(2) When acknowledged or proven outside this state, and within the United States or its territories, or in any of the colonies or possessions or dependencies of the United States, before any court of the United States, or any state or territory, or colony or possession or dependency of the United States, having a seal, or a clerk of any such court, or before any notary public, or before the mayor of any incorporated city or town, or the chief officer of any city or town having a seal, or before a commissioner appointed by the Governor of this state;

(3) When acknowledged or proven outside the United States, before any court of any state, kingdom, or empire having a seal; any mayor or chief officer of any city or town having an official seal; or before any officer of any foreign country who by the laws of that country is authorized to take probate of the conveyance of real estate of his own country if the officer has, by law, an official seal.

(b) The acknowledgment of any deed or mortgage, when taken outside the United States, may be taken and certified by a United States consul.

Rev. Stat., ch. 31, § 13; Acts 1875, No. 13, § 1, p. 58; 1887, No. 91, § 1, p. 142; 1897, No. 26, § 1, p. 33; 1899, No. 150, § 1, p. 276; C. & M. Dig., § 1516; Acts 1921, No. 233, § 1; 1923, No. 464, §§ 1, 2; Pope's Dig., § 1825; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 49-202, 49-203.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-13-1203 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 12 / Section 16-13-1203
Judges and chancellors
Status: in_force

(a) The qualified electors of the Fourth Judicial District shall elect: (1) Two (2) circuit judges; (2) Two (2) chancellors; and (3) One (1) circuit-chancery judge. (b) (1) Each judge of the judgeship created by subdivision (a)(3) of this section shall be the judge of the juvenile division of chancery court. The judge shall serve as judge of the juvenile division in lieu of the judge who would otherwise be designated as judge of the juvenile division of chancery court in the judicial district. (2) The judge of the additional circuit-chancery judgeship created in subdivision (a)(3) of this section shall devote such time as may be required to perform the duties of judge of the juvenile division, which duties shall be the primary obligation of the judge, and shall sit as judge of the circuit, chancery, or probate court as time permits. (c) There is created in the Fourth Judicial District an additional circuit judgeship that shall have jurisdiction in law, equity, probate, and juvenile matters. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1003,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365; Acts 1989, No. 949, § 1.

(a) The qualified electors of the Fourth Judicial District shall elect: (1) Two (2) circuit judges; (2) Two (2) chancellors; and (3) One (1) circuit-chancery judge.

(1) Two (2) circuit judges;

(2) Two (2) chancellors; and

(3) One (1) circuit-chancery judge.

(b) (1) Each judge of the judgeship created by subdivision (a)(3) of this section shall be the judge of the juvenile division of chancery court. The judge shall serve as judge of the juvenile division in lieu of the judge who would otherwise be designated as judge of the juvenile division of chancery court in the judicial district. (2) The judge of the additional circuit-chancery judgeship created in subdivision (a)(3) of this section shall devote such time as may be required to perform the duties of judge of the juvenile division, which duties shall be the primary obligation of the judge, and shall sit as judge of the circuit, chancery, or probate court as time permits.

(1) Each judge of the judgeship created by subdivision (a)(3) of this section shall be the judge of the juvenile division of chancery court. The judge shall serve as judge of the juvenile division in lieu of the judge who would otherwise be designated as judge of the juvenile division of chancery court in the judicial district.

(2) The judge of the additional circuit-chancery judgeship created in subdivision (a)(3) of this section shall devote such time as may be required to perform the duties of judge of the juvenile division, which duties shall be the primary obligation of the judge, and shall sit as judge of the circuit, chancery, or probate court as time permits.

(c) There is created in the Fourth Judicial District an additional circuit judgeship that shall have jurisdiction in law, equity, probate, and juvenile matters.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 1003,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365; Acts 1989, No. 949, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-33-305 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 33 / Subchapter 3 / Section 16-33-305
Challenge to trial jurors - Individual juror - Peremptory
Status: in_force

(a) The state shall be entitled to ten (10) peremptory challenges in prosecutions for capital murder, to six (6) peremptory challenges in prosecutions for all other felonies, and to three (3) peremptory challenges in prosecutions for misdemeanors. (b) The defendant shall be entitled to twelve (12) peremptory challenges in prosecutions for capital murder, to eight (8) peremptory challenges in prosecutions for all other felonies, and to three (3) peremptory challenges in prosecutions for misdemeanors. Init. Meas. 1936, No. 3, §§ 17, 18, Acts 1937, p. 1384; Pope's Dig., §§ 3997, 3998; Acts 1981, No. 115, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 43-1921, 43-1922.

(a) The state shall be entitled to ten (10) peremptory challenges in prosecutions for capital murder, to six (6) peremptory challenges in prosecutions for all other felonies, and to three (3) peremptory challenges in prosecutions for misdemeanors.

(b) The defendant shall be entitled to twelve (12) peremptory challenges in prosecutions for capital murder, to eight (8) peremptory challenges in prosecutions for all other felonies, and to three (3) peremptory challenges in prosecutions for misdemeanors.

Init. Meas. 1936, No. 3, §§ 17, 18, Acts 1937, p. 1384; Pope's Dig., §§ 3997, 3998; Acts 1981, No. 115, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 43-1921, 43-1922.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-92-101 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 92 / Section 16-92-101
Costs and fees - Defendant's property bound from time of arrest
Status: in_force

(a) The property, both real and personal, of any person charged with a criminal offense shall be bound from the time of his or her arrest or the finding of an indictment against him or her, whichever shall first happen, for the payment of all fines and costs which he or she may be adjudged to pay. However, no such lien shall be enforced unless the county judge of the county in which the judgment is rendered on the criminal charge shall file, or cause to be filed, with the circuit clerk of the county in which the person may own property, and within six (6) months after the rendition of judgment against the person, a notice of lis pendens as provided for in §§ 16-59-101 - 16-59-105 , 16-59-107 , and 16-66-402 and shall cause suit to be instituted to enforce the lien within two (2) years after the date of the filing of the notice. (b) The filing of a suit within the time prescribed for filing the notice shall be sufficient compliance with the requirements as to notice. Rev. Stat., ch. 45, § 202; C. & M. Dig., § 3270; Acts 1929, No. 231, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 4116; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-2403.

(a) The property, both real and personal, of any person charged with a criminal offense shall be bound from the time of his or her arrest or the finding of an indictment against him or her, whichever shall first happen, for the payment of all fines and costs which he or she may be adjudged to pay. However, no such lien shall be enforced unless the county judge of the county in which the judgment is rendered on the criminal charge shall file, or cause to be filed, with the circuit clerk of the county in which the person may own property, and within six (6) months after the rendition of judgment against the person, a notice of lis pendens as provided for in §§ 16-59-101 - 16-59-105 , 16-59-107 , and 16-66-402 and shall cause suit to be instituted to enforce the lien within two (2) years after the date of the filing of the notice.

(b) The filing of a suit within the time prescribed for filing the notice shall be sufficient compliance with the requirements as to notice.

Rev. Stat., ch. 45, § 202; C. & M. Dig., § 3270; Acts 1929, No. 231, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 4116; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-2403.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-17-953 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 9 / Section 16-17-953
Pike County District Court
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Pike County shall have one (1) district court with two (2) departments: (A) One (1) located in Murfreesboro; and (B) One (1) located in Glenwood. (2) Both departments are to be served by one (1) judge. (b) The Pike County District Court Judge shall be elected countywide. (c) The Pike County District Court shall have countywide jurisdiction. Amended by Act 2017, No. 723,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2007, No. 663, § 51.

(a) (1) Pike County shall have one (1) district court with two (2) departments: (A) One (1) located in Murfreesboro; and (B) One (1) located in Glenwood. (2) Both departments are to be served by one (1) judge.

(1) Pike County shall have one (1) district court with two (2) departments: (A) One (1) located in Murfreesboro; and (B) One (1) located in Glenwood.

(A) One (1) located in Murfreesboro; and

(B) One (1) located in Glenwood.

(2) Both departments are to be served by one (1) judge.

(b) The Pike County District Court Judge shall be elected countywide.

(c) The Pike County District Court shall have countywide jurisdiction.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 723,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2007, No. 663, § 51.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-95-104 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 95 / Section 16-95-104
Applicability of habitual offenders law
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require the application of any habitual offenders law to any person on account of any conviction had in a proceeding brought to final disposition by reason of the use of the Agreement on Detainers. Acts 1971, No. 705, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-3204.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require the application of any habitual offenders law to any person on account of any conviction had in a proceeding brought to final disposition by reason of the use of the Agreement on Detainers.

Acts 1971, No. 705, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-3204.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-112-204 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 112 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-112-204
Other pleadings
Status: in_force

(a) Within twenty (20) days after the filing of the petition, the prosecuting attorney or the Attorney General shall respond to the petition by answer or motion which shall be filed with the court and served on the petitioner if unrepresented or served on the petitioner's attorney. (b) (1) No further pleadings are necessary except as the court may order. (2) However, the court may at any time prior to its decision on the merits permit: (A) A withdrawal of the petition; (B) Amendments to the petition; and (C) Amendments to the answer. (3) The court shall examine the substance of the pleading and shall waive any irregularities or defects in form. Acts 2001, No. 1780, § 7.

(a) Within twenty (20) days after the filing of the petition, the prosecuting attorney or the Attorney General shall respond to the petition by answer or motion which shall be filed with the court and served on the petitioner if unrepresented or served on the petitioner's attorney.

(b) (1) No further pleadings are necessary except as the court may order. (2) However, the court may at any time prior to its decision on the merits permit: (A) A withdrawal of the petition; (B) Amendments to the petition; and (C) Amendments to the answer. (3) The court shall examine the substance of the pleading and shall waive any irregularities or defects in form.

(1) No further pleadings are necessary except as the court may order.

(2) However, the court may at any time prior to its decision on the merits permit: (A) A withdrawal of the petition; (B) Amendments to the petition; and (C) Amendments to the answer.

(A) A withdrawal of the petition;

(B) Amendments to the petition; and

(C) Amendments to the answer.

(3) The court shall examine the substance of the pleading and shall waive any irregularities or defects in form.

Acts 2001, No. 1780, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-612 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 6 / Section 16-19-612
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1873, No. 135, § 34, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6442; Pope's Dig., § 8404; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-620.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1873, No. 135, § 34, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6442; Pope's Dig., § 8404; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-620.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-114-209 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 114 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-114-209
False and unreasonable pleadings
Status: in_force

(a) If any action for medical injury is filed without reasonable cause, the party or attorney who signed the complaint shall thereafter, as determined by the court, be subject to: (1) The payment of reasonable costs, including attorney's fees, incurred by the other party by reason of the pleading; and (2) Appropriate sanctions. (b) (1) In all cases where expert testimony is required under § 16-114-206 , reasonable cause for filing any action for medical injury due to negligence shall be established only by the filing of an affidavit that shall be signed by an expert engaged in the same type of medical care as is each medical care provider defendant. (2) The affidavit shall be executed under oath and shall state with particularity: (A) The expert's familiarity with the applicable standard of care in issue; (B) The expert's qualifications; (C) The expert's opinion as to how the applicable standard of care has been breached; and (D) The expert's opinion as to how the breach of the applicable standard of care resulted in injury or death. (3) (A) The plaintiff shall have thirty (30) days after the complaint is filed with the clerk to file the affidavit before the provisions of subsection (a) of this section apply. (B) If the affidavit is not filed within thirty (30) days after the complaint is filed with the clerk, the complaint shall be dismissed by the court. Acts 1979, No. 709, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-2620; Acts 2003, No. 649, § 21.

(a) If any action for medical injury is filed without reasonable cause, the party or attorney who signed the complaint shall thereafter, as determined by the court, be subject to: (1) The payment of reasonable costs, including attorney's fees, incurred by the other party by reason of the pleading; and (2) Appropriate sanctions.

(1) The payment of reasonable costs, including attorney's fees, incurred by the other party by reason of the pleading; and

(2) Appropriate sanctions.

(b) (1) In all cases where expert testimony is required under § 16-114-206 , reasonable cause for filing any action for medical injury due to negligence shall be established only by the filing of an affidavit that shall be signed by an expert engaged in the same type of medical care as is each medical care provider defendant. (2) The affidavit shall be executed under oath and shall state with particularity: (A) The expert's familiarity with the applicable standard of care in issue; (B) The expert's qualifications; (C) The expert's opinion as to how the applicable standard of care has been breached; and (D) The expert's opinion as to how the breach of the applicable standard of care resulted in injury or death. (3) (A) The plaintiff shall have thirty (30) days after the complaint is filed with the clerk to file the affidavit before the provisions of subsection (a) of this section apply. (B) If the affidavit is not filed within thirty (30) days after the complaint is filed with the clerk, the complaint shall be dismissed by the court.

(1) In all cases where expert testimony is required under § 16-114-206 , reasonable cause for filing any action for medical injury due to negligence shall be established only by the filing of an affidavit that shall be signed by an expert engaged in the same type of medical care as is each medical care provider defendant.

(2) The affidavit shall be executed under oath and shall state with particularity: (A) The expert's familiarity with the applicable standard of care in issue; (B) The expert's qualifications; (C) The expert's opinion as to how the applicable standard of care has been breached; and (D) The expert's opinion as to how the breach of the applicable standard of care resulted in injury or death.

(A) The expert's familiarity with the applicable standard of care in issue;

(B) The expert's qualifications;

(C) The expert's opinion as to how the applicable standard of care has been breached; and

(D) The expert's opinion as to how the breach of the applicable standard of care resulted in injury or death.

(3) (A) The plaintiff shall have thirty (30) days after the complaint is filed with the clerk to file the affidavit before the provisions of subsection (a) of this section apply. (B) If the affidavit is not filed within thirty (30) days after the complaint is filed with the clerk, the complaint shall be dismissed by the court.

(A) The plaintiff shall have thirty (30) days after the complaint is filed with the clerk to file the affidavit before the provisions of subsection (a) of this section apply.

(B) If the affidavit is not filed within thirty (30) days after the complaint is filed with the clerk, the complaint shall be dismissed by the court.

Acts 1979, No. 709, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-2620; Acts 2003, No. 649, § 21.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-108-227 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 108 / Subchapter 2 / Section 16-108-227
Venue
Status: in_force

A motion under § 16-108-205 must be made in the court of the county in which the agreement to arbitrate specifies the arbitration hearing is to be held or, if the hearing has been held, in the court of the county in which it was held. Otherwise, the motion may be made in the court of any county in which an adverse party resides or has a place of business or, if no adverse party has a residence or place of business in this State, in the court of any county in this State. All subsequent motions must be made in the court hearing the initial motion unless the court otherwise directs. Acts 1969, No. 260, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-528; Acts 2003, No. 1185, § 226; 2011, No. 695, § 1.

A motion under § 16-108-205 must be made in the court of the county in which the agreement to arbitrate specifies the arbitration hearing is to be held or, if the hearing has been held, in the court of the county in which it was held. Otherwise, the motion may be made in the court of any county in which an adverse party resides or has a place of business or, if no adverse party has a residence or place of business in this State, in the court of any county in this State. All subsequent motions must be made in the court hearing the initial motion unless the court otherwise directs.

Acts 1969, No. 260, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-528; Acts 2003, No. 1185, § 226; 2011, No. 695, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-55-122 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 55 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-55-122
Contract provisions restricting disclosure of environmental hazards are void
Status: in_force

(a) Any provision of a contract or agreement entered into to settle a lawsuit which purports to restrict any person's right to disclose the existence or harmfulness of an environmental hazard is declared to be against the public policy of the State of Arkansas and therefore void. (b) For purposes of this section, the term "environmental hazard" means a substance or condition that may affect land, air, or water in a way that may cause harm to the property or person of someone other than the contracting parties to a lawsuit settlement contract referred to in subsection (a) of this section. (c) This section applies to settlement contracts or agreements entered into after March 12, 1991. Acts 1991, No. 470, §§ 1-3.

(a) Any provision of a contract or agreement entered into to settle a lawsuit which purports to restrict any person's right to disclose the existence or harmfulness of an environmental hazard is declared to be against the public policy of the State of Arkansas and therefore void.

(b) For purposes of this section, the term "environmental hazard" means a substance or condition that may affect land, air, or water in a way that may cause harm to the property or person of someone other than the contracting parties to a lawsuit settlement contract referred to in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) This section applies to settlement contracts or agreements entered into after March 12, 1991.

Acts 1991, No. 470, §§ 1-3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-13-101 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-13-101
Reassignment of case upon disqualification of judge
Status: in_force

When it appears that the circuit judge before whom a case is pending is disqualified under § 16-13-214 , the case shall be reassigned to another judge. Acts 1925, No. 127, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 2712; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-114; Acts 2003, No. 1185, § 72.

When it appears that the circuit judge before whom a case is pending is disqualified under § 16-13-214 , the case shall be reassigned to another judge.

Acts 1925, No. 127, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 2712; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-114; Acts 2003, No. 1185, § 72.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-91-114 — AR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 91 / Subchapter 1 / Section 16-91-114
Acquittal as bar to prosecution
Status: in_force

A judgment in favor of the defendant which operates as a bar to a future prosecution of the offense shall not be reversed by the Supreme Court. Crim. Code, § 331; C. & M. Dig., § 3412; Pope's Dig., § 4255; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-2722.

A judgment in favor of the defendant which operates as a bar to a future prosecution of the offense shall not be reversed by the Supreme Court.

Crim. Code, § 331; C. & M. Dig., § 3412; Pope's Dig., § 4255; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-2722.