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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 6 - TRIAL (§§ 16-19-601 — 16-19-613) › Section 16-19-605 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 25, p. 430; 1893, No. 71, § 1, p. 116; C. & M. Dig., §§ 3321, 6432, 6433; Pope's Dig., §§ 4169, 8394, 8395; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 26-609, 26-610.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 6 - TRIAL (§§ 16-19-601 — 16-19-613) › Section 16-19-606 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 26, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6434; Pope's Dig., § 8396; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-611.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 6 - TRIAL (§§ 16-19-601 — 16-19-613) › Section 16-19-607 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 27, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6435; Pope's Dig., § 8397; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-612.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 6 - TRIAL (§§ 16-19-601 — 16-19-613) › Section 16-19-608 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, §§ 28, 29, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6436, 6437; Pope's Dig., §§ 8398, 8399; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 26-613, 26-614.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 6 - TRIAL (§§ 16-19-601 — 16-19-613) › Section 16-19-609 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, §§ 30-32, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6438-6440; Pope's Dig., §§ 8400-8402; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 26-616 -- 26-618.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 6 - TRIAL (§§ 16-19-601 — 16-19-613) › Section 16-19-610 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1893, No. 171, § 4, p. 301; C. & M. Dig., § 6407; Pope's Dig., § 8369; Acts 1959, No. 71, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 26-615, 26-622.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 6 - TRIAL (§§ 16-19-601 — 16-19-613) › Section 16-19-611 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, §§ 27, 33, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6435, 6441; Pope's Dig., §§ 8397, 8403; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 26-612, 26-619.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 6 - TRIAL (§§ 16-19-601 — 16-19-613) › Section 16-19-612 - [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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 6 - TRIAL (§§ 16-19-601 — 16-19-613) › Section 16-19-613 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 41, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6449, 6450; Pope's Dig., §§ 8411, 8412; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-621.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 7 - DISMISSAL, DEFAULT, ETC (§§ 16-19-701 — 16-19-706) › Section 16-19-701 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 35, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6443; Pope's Dig., § 8405; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-801.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 7 - DISMISSAL, DEFAULT, ETC (§§ 16-19-701 — 16-19-706) › Section 16-19-702 - [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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 7 - DISMISSAL, DEFAULT, ETC (§§ 16-19-701 — 16-19-706) › Section 16-19-703 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, §§ 36, 37, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6444, 6445; Pope's Dig., §§ 8406, 8407; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 26-802, 26-803.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 7 - DISMISSAL, DEFAULT, ETC (§§ 16-19-701 — 16-19-706) › Section 16-19-704 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 39, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6447; Pope's Dig., § 8409; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-805.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 7 - DISMISSAL, DEFAULT, ETC (§§ 16-19-701 — 16-19-706) › Section 16-19-705 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 40, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6448; Pope's Dig., § 8410; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-806.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 7 - DISMISSAL, DEFAULT, ETC (§§ 16-19-701 — 16-19-706) › Section 16-19-706 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, §§ 52, 121, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6461; Pope's Dig., §§ 8423, 8463; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 26-407, 26-807.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 8 - JUDGMENT (§§ 16-19-801 — 16-19-802) › Section 16-19-801 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, §§ 44-51, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6453-6460; Pope's Dig., §§ 8415-8422; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 26-903 -- 26-910.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 8 - JUDGMENT (§§ 16-19-801 — 16-19-802) › Section 16-19-802 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 55, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6462; Pope's Dig., § 8424; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-911.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 9 - STAY OF EXECUTION (§§ 16-19-901 — 16-19-909) › Section 16-19-901 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 56, p. 430; 1889, No. 66, § 3, p. 82; 1899, No. 29, § 1, p. 37; C. & M. Dig., § 6466; Pope's Dig., § 8428; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-1001.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 9 - STAY OF EXECUTION (§§ 16-19-901 — 16-19-909) › Section 16-19-902 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 67, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6477; Pope's Dig., § 8439; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-1012.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 9 - STAY OF EXECUTION (§§ 16-19-901 — 16-19-909) › Section 16-19-903 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, §§ 58, 59, p. 430; 1899, No. 29, § 2, p. 37; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6468, 6469; Pope's Dig., §§ 8430, 8431; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 26-1002, 26-1004.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 9 - STAY OF EXECUTION (§§ 16-19-901 — 16-19-909) › Section 16-19-904 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 57, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6467; Pope's Dig., § 8429; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-1003.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 9 - STAY OF EXECUTION (§§ 16-19-901 — 16-19-909) › Section 16-19-905 - [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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 9 - STAY OF EXECUTION (§§ 16-19-901 — 16-19-909) › Section 16-19-906 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 66, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6476; Pope's Dig., § 8438; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-1011.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 9 - STAY OF EXECUTION (§§ 16-19-901 — 16-19-909) › Section 16-19-907 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 60, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6470; Pope's Dig., § 8432; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-1005.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 9 - STAY OF EXECUTION (§§ 16-19-901 — 16-19-909) › Section 16-19-908 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 61, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6471; Pope's Dig., § 8433; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-1006.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 9 - STAY OF EXECUTION (§§ 16-19-901 — 16-19-909) › Section 16-19-909 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, §§ 63-65, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6473-6475; Pope's Dig., §§ 8435-8437; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 26-1008 -- 26-1010.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 10 - EXECUTION, LEVY, AND SALE (§§ 16-19-1001 — 16-19-1011) › Section 16-19-1001 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, §§ 54, 70, 76, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6482, 6483; Pope's Dig., §§ 8444, 8445; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 26-1102, 26-1103, 26-1105n.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 10 - EXECUTION, LEVY, AND SALE (§§ 16-19-1001 — 16-19-1011) › Section 16-19-1002 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 53, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6481; Pope's Dig., § 8443; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-1101.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 10 - EXECUTION, LEVY, AND SALE (§§ 16-19-1001 — 16-19-1011) › Section 16-19-1003 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, §§ 71-75, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6485-6488; Pope's Dig., §§ 8447-8450; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 26-1105 -- 26-1107, 26-1107n, 26-1108.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 10 - EXECUTION, LEVY, AND SALE (§§ 16-19-1001 — 16-19-1011) › Section 16-19-1004 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, §§ 54, 122, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6482, 6495; Pope's Dig., §§ 8444, 8457; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 26-1102, 26-1115.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 10 - EXECUTION, LEVY, AND SALE (§§ 16-19-1001 — 16-19-1011) › Section 16-19-1005 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 77, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6484; Pope's Dig., § 8446; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-1104.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 10 - EXECUTION, LEVY, AND SALE (§§ 16-19-1001 — 16-19-1011) › Section 16-19-1006 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, §§ 78-80, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6489-6491; Pope's Dig., §§ 8451-8453; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 26-1109 -- 26-1111.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 10 - EXECUTION, LEVY, AND SALE (§§ 16-19-1001 — 16-19-1011) › Section 16-19-1007 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 123, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6500; Pope's Dig., § 8462; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-1116.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 10 - EXECUTION, LEVY, AND SALE (§§ 16-19-1001 — 16-19-1011) › Section 16-19-1008 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, §§ 81, 82, 84, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6492, 6493; Pope's Dig., §§ 8454, 8455; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 26-1112, 26-1113, 26-1120.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 10 - EXECUTION, LEVY, AND SALE (§§ 16-19-1001 — 16-19-1011) › Section 16-19-1009 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 83, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6494; Pope's Dig., § 8456; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-1114.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 10 - EXECUTION, LEVY, AND SALE (§§ 16-19-1001 — 16-19-1011) › Section 16-19-1010 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, §§ 85-87, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6496, 6498, 6499; Pope's Dig., §§ 8458, 8460, 8461; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 26-1117 -- 26-1119.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 10 - EXECUTION, LEVY, AND SALE (§§ 16-19-1001 — 16-19-1011) › Section 16-19-1011 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, §§ 68, 69, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6478-6480; Pope's Dig., §§ 8440-8442; Acts 1941, No. 333, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 26-1121 -- 26-1123.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 11 - APPEAL (§§ 16-19-1101 — 16-19-1108) › Section 16-19-1101 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 106, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6522; Pope's Dig., § 8484; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-1312.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 11 - APPEAL (§§ 16-19-1101 — 16-19-1108) › Section 16-19-1102 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 105, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6521; Pope's Dig., § 8483; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-1311.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 11 - APPEAL (§§ 16-19-1101 — 16-19-1108) › Section 16-19-1103 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 107, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6523; Pope's Dig., § 8485; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-1313.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 11 - APPEAL (§§ 16-19-1101 — 16-19-1108) › Section 16-19-1104 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 108, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6524; Pope's Dig., § 8486; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-1314.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 11 - APPEAL (§§ 16-19-1101 — 16-19-1108) › Section 16-19-1105 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, §§ 102, 113, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6518, 6529; Pope's Dig., §§ 8480, 8491; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 26-1308, 26-1319.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 11 - APPEAL (§§ 16-19-1101 — 16-19-1108) › Section 16-19-1106 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 114, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6530; Pope's Dig., § 8492; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-1320.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 11 - APPEAL (§§ 16-19-1101 — 16-19-1108) › Section 16-19-1107 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 115, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., § 6531; Pope's Dig., § 8493; A.S.A. 1947, § 26-1321.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 19 - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS (§§ 16-19-101 — 16-19-1108) › Subchapter 11 - APPEAL (§§ 16-19-1101 — 16-19-1108) › Section 16-19-1108 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1873, No. 135, §§ 117, 118, p. 430; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6533, 6534; Pope's Dig., §§ 8495, 8496; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 26-1323, 26-1324.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-110) › Section 16-20-101 - Endorsement of papers

The clerk shall endorse, upon every paper filed in an action, the day it was filed; he shall endorse upon every order for a provisional remedy, and upon every bond taken thereunder, the day of its return to his office.
Civil Code, § 770; C. & M. Dig., § 1375; Pope's Dig., § 1636; A.S.A. 1947, § 23-101.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-110) › Section 16-20-102 - Docket entries

Upon the return of every summons served, the clerk shall enter upon the docket the name of the defendant or defendants summoned and the day of the service upon each one. The entry shall be evidence of the service of summons in case of the loss thereof.
Civil Code, § 771; C. & M. Dig., § 1376; Pope's Dig., § 1637; A.S.A. 1947, § 23-102.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-110) › Section 16-20-103 - Oaths and affidavits

The clerk may administer any oath or take any affidavit required or permitted in the progress of an action.
Civil Code, § 772; C. & M. Dig., § 1377; Pope's Dig., § 1638; A.S.A. 1947, § 23-103.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-110) › Section 16-20-104 - Bonds

(a)
The clerk shall prepare, in a proper manner, every bond to be taken by or given before him or his court.
(b)
He shall refuse any surety offered in a bond to be taken by him who is, in his opinion, insufficient.
Civil Code, §§ 773, 774; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1378, 1379; Pope's Dig., §§ 1639, 1640; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 23-104, 23-105.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-110) › Section 16-20-105 - Circuit Clerks Continuing Education Board

(a)
There is created the Circuit Clerks Continuing Education Board which shall be composed of the following seven (7) members:
(1)
Five (5) members of the Arkansas Circuit Clerks Association, designated by the Arkansas Circuit Clerks Association;
(2)
The Auditor of State or a person designated by him or her; and
(3)
One (1) member designated by the Association of Arkansas Counties.
(b)
(1)
It shall be the responsibility of the board to establish a continuing education program for the circuit clerks of the various counties in the state.
(2)
The program shall be designed to better equip persons elected to serve as circuit clerks to carry out their official responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner. The program shall include requirements and procedures for an effective certification program for circuit clerks.
(c)
It shall also be the responsibility of the board to disburse any funds made available to it from the Circuit Clerks Continuing Education Fund and to establish and maintain a continuing education program and a certification program for circuit clerks.
Acts 1983, No. 914, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 23-421, 23-422; Acts 1995, No. 986, § 1; 2009, No. 480, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-110) › Section 16-20-106 - Fines, penalties, taxes, etc. - Collection and settlement - Accounting - Audit and adjustment

(a)
The clerks of the several courts of record of this state shall collect and pay over to the treasurer of their respective counties all taxes due on writs, executions, and official seals. They shall also collect and pay over other sums of money, by whatever name designated, coming to their hands and belonging to the state or county.
(b)
The clerks of the several courts of record of the state shall render account at each term of their respective courts, verified by oath, of all moneys which have been received to the use of the state or county not before accounted for.
(c)
(1)
The clerks shall keep a true account of all fines, penalties, forfeitures, and judgments imposed, adjudged, or rendered in favor of the state or any county by their respective courts, distinguishing those payable to the state from those payable to the county.
(2)
The clerks shall keep the account open to the inspection of the judges of the respective courts and the members of the grand jury.
(d)
It shall be the duty of the judges of such courts to audit and adjust the accounts of their respective clerks, according to the records, dockets, and papers of their respective courts, and to make two (2) separate bills of the several sums, wherewith their clerks shall be chargeable, specifying on what account the bill is payable. The judges shall certify a copy thereof to the clerk of the county court, who shall file and charge the bill accordingly. The copy shall be certified and delivered to the county treasurer.
Acts 1883, No. 114, §§ 179-181, p. 199; C. & M. Dig., §§ 10141-10143; Pope's Dig., §§ 13923-13925; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 23-107 -- 23-109.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-110) › Section 16-20-108 - Investment of moneys held in trust - Disposition of funds

(a)
Moneys received by a clerk of the circuit court or probate division of circuit court to be held by the clerk in trust shall be invested by the clerk in an interest-bearing account, unless a court with proper jurisdiction over the moneys orders otherwise.
(b)
The interest earned by such account shall be paid over to the general fund of the county, in the absence of an order to the contrary from a court of competent jurisdiction.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 475,§ 16, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1981, No. 279, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 23-112; Acts 1991, No. 404, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-110) › Section 16-20-110 - County Clerks Continuing Education Board

(a)
There is created the County Clerks Continuing Education Board which shall be composed of the following seven (7) members:
(1)
Five (5) members of the Arkansas Association of County Clerks, designated by the Arkansas Association of County Clerks;
(2)
The Auditor of State or a person designated by him or her; and
(3)
One (1) member designated by the Association of Arkansas Counties.
(b)
(1)
It shall be the responsibility of the board to establish a continuing education program for the county clerks of the various counties in the state.
(2)
The program shall be designed to better equip persons elected to serve as county clerks to carry out their official responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner. The program shall include requirements and procedures for an effective certification program for county clerks.
(c)
It shall also be the responsibility of the board to disburse any funds made available to it from the County Clerks Continuing Education Fund and to establish and maintain a continuing education program and a certification program for county clerks.
Acts 2009, No. 480, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 2 - SUPREME COURT CLERK (§§ 16-20-201 — 16-20-207) › Section 16-20-201 - Bond

(a)
The Clerk of the Supreme Court shall, before he enters on the duties of his office, enter into bond to the state in any sum not less than three thousand dollars ($3,000), with good and sufficient security. The bond shall be approved by the court in term time, or by either of the justices thereof in vacation, conditioned upon the faithful discharge of his office, that he will seasonably record the judgments, decrees, orders, and proceedings of the court, and do and perform all other things that may be required of him by law, and that he, his executors, or administrators will deliver to his successor, safe and undefaced, all books, papers, records, seals, and furniture belonging to his office. The bond shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State.
(b)
The Clerk of the Supreme Court shall be liable on his official bond for the acts of his deputies in the discharge of their duties as such.
Rev. Stat., ch. 26, § 2; Acts 1895, No. 145, § 6, p. 213; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1351, 1356; Pope's Dig., §§ 1608, 1613; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 23-201, 23-205.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 2 - SUPREME COURT CLERK (§§ 16-20-201 — 16-20-207) › Section 16-20-202 - Preservation of seal and property of office - Office supplies and equipment

The Clerk of the Supreme Court shall preserve the seals and other property belonging to the office and shall provide suitable books, stationery, furniture, and such other things as may be necessary for the office and the courts.
Rev. Stat., ch. 26, § 3; C. & M. Dig., § 1352; Pope's Dig., § 1609; A.S.A. 1947, § 23-202; Acts 1995, No. 549, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 2 - SUPREME COURT CLERK (§§ 16-20-201 — 16-20-207) › Section 16-20-203 - Recording of judgments and opinions

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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 2 - SUPREME COURT CLERK (§§ 16-20-201 — 16-20-207) › Section 16-20-204 - Issuance of process

The Clerk of the Supreme Court shall issue and attest all process and affix the seals of the courts thereto.
Rev. Stat., ch. 26, § 5; C. & M. Dig., § 1354; Pope's Dig., § 1611; A.S.A. 1947, § 23-209; Acts 1995, No. 549, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 2 - SUPREME COURT CLERK (§§ 16-20-201 — 16-20-207) › Section 16-20-205 - Acknowledgments taken - Oaths administered

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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 2 - SUPREME COURT CLERK (§§ 16-20-201 — 16-20-207) › Section 16-20-206 - Copies of opinions to be furnished to Reporter of the Supreme Court

The Clerk of the Supreme Court shall furnish to the Reporter of the Supreme Court the names of counsel signing briefs and a true copy of the opinions of the courts in all cases.
Rev. Stat., ch. 127, §§ 5, 6; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1357, 1358; Acts 1925, No. 357, § 1; Pope's Dig., §§ 1615, 1619, 13328; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 23-207, 23-208; Acts 1995, No. 549, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 2 - SUPREME COURT CLERK (§§ 16-20-201 — 16-20-207) › Section 16-20-207 - Fees - Accounting - Audit

The Clerk of the Supreme Court shall keep a true and accurate account of all fees earned in the office in accordance with the guidelines as required by law, and such records shall be subject to inspection by the Auditor of State.
Acts 1895, No. 145, §§ 2-5, p. 213; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1359-1362; Pope's Dig., §§ 1620-1623; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 23-211 -- 23-214; Acts 1995, No. 549, § 9.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 3 - CIRCUIT CLERKS (§§ 16-20-301 — 16-20-310) › Section 16-20-301 - Preservation of seal and property of office

(a)
Each circuit clerk shall preserve the seal and other property belonging to his or her office and shall provide suitable books, stationery, furniture, and other things necessary for his or her office.
(b)
A circuit clerk's seal shall be clear and legible and capable of photographic reproduction.
(c)
The impression of the seal by stamp shall be sufficient sealing in a situation in which sealing is required.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1152,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 581,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 469,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
Rev. Stat., ch. 25, § 8; C. & M. Dig., § 1371; Pope's Dig., § 1632; A.S.A. 1947, § 23-307.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 3 - CIRCUIT CLERKS (§§ 16-20-301 — 16-20-310) › Section 16-20-302 - Issuance and attestation of processes

Every clerk shall seasonably issue and attest all processes when required by law.
Rev. Stat., ch. 25, § 11; C. & M. Dig., § 1374; Pope's Dig., § 1635; A.S.A. 1947, § 23-315.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 3 - CIRCUIT CLERKS (§§ 16-20-301 — 16-20-310) › Section 16-20-303 - List of causes to be tried - Issuance of subpoenas - Penalty for noncompliance

(a)
(1)
The several clerks of the circuit courts shall, within twenty (20) days before the commencement of each term of the court, make out a docket of all causes, both civil and criminal, in which an issue of fact is to be tried, an inquiry of damages to be made, a special verdict, agreed case, demurrer, or other matter of law, to be argued at such term.
(2)
The clerk shall arrange such causes or indictments upon the docket in the same order in which the original process was issued. However, all criminal matters shall be first set down. A proper portion of the causes shall be set for each day the term is supposed to continue.
(b)
Every clerk, within the time specified in subdivision (a)(1) of this section, shall post in some convenient place in his office a list of all causes specified in subdivision (a)(1) of this section, distinguishing therein the day on which each cause is to be tried. He shall keep such list so affixed until the end of such term, for the inspection of the parties litigant, and their attorneys.
(c)
Every clerk of the circuit court, upon the demand of any party or his attorney and upon the payment of the legal fee therefor, shall issue subpoenas for witnesses to appear and testify on the day for which the cause is set in which the subpoenas are demanded.
(d)
Every clerk who neglects or refuses to make out the docket or to set and keep up such lists of causes, or to issue subpoenas according to the provisions of this section, shall, on motion, be fined by the court in any sum not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100).
Rev. Stat., ch. 116, §§ 144, 145; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1380, 1381; Pope's Dig., §§ 1641, 1642; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 23-316, 23-317.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 3 - CIRCUIT CLERKS (§§ 16-20-301 — 16-20-310) › Section 16-20-304 - Record and index of court proceedings

(a)
A clerk shall seasonably record the judgments, rules, orders, and other proceedings of the courts of which he or she is the clerk and shall make a complete alphabetical index of the judgments, rules, orders, and other proceedings of the court.
(b)
A clerk may make only an electronic alphabetical index under subsection (a) of this section if he or she is able to electronically scan the judgments, rules, orders, or other proceedings of the court so that the judgments, rules, orders, or other proceedings of the court are accessible on an internet-based computer database searchable by name or case number.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 183,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Rev. Stat., ch. 25, § 11; C. & M. Dig., § 1374; Pope's Dig., § 1635; A.S.A. 1947, § 23-315.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 3 - CIRCUIT CLERKS (§§ 16-20-301 — 16-20-310) › Section 16-20-305 - Authority to remove records

In case of danger from an invading enemy, the clerk may remove the records, papers, and other things belonging to his office to some secure place until the danger ceases.
Rev. Stat., ch. 25, § 10; C. & M. Dig., § 1373; Pope's Dig., § 1634; A.S.A. 1947, § 23-308.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 3 - CIRCUIT CLERKS (§§ 16-20-301 — 16-20-310) › Section 16-20-307 - Account and settlement of arrearages accruing to county or state

Every clerk shall keep a perfect account of all arrearages coming into his hands and accruing to the county or state on account of taxes, fines, or otherwise. He shall then make settlement with the proper court at each stated term and pay over all balances.
Rev. Stat., ch. 25, § 11; C. & M. Dig., § 1374; Pope's Dig., § 1635; A.S.A. 1947, § 23-315.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 3 - CIRCUIT CLERKS (§§ 16-20-301 — 16-20-310) › Section 16-20-308 - Resignation, removal, or death - Delivery of records to successor

If any clerk of the circuit court resigns, is removed from office, or dies, he or his executors or administrators shall deliver all records, papers, books, files, seals, and other things belonging to his office to his successor, as soon as he is qualified, who shall take charge of and make receipt for those items.
Rev. Stat., ch. 25, § 19; C. & M. Dig., § 1382; Pope's Dig., § 1643; A.S.A. 1947, § 23-318.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 3 - CIRCUIT CLERKS (§§ 16-20-301 — 16-20-310) › Section 16-20-309 - Resignation, removal, or death - Settlement of accounts

(a)
Any clerk who resigns or is removed from office, or the executor or administrator of any clerk who dies, shall render a perfect account to the proper court, at the next term after the death, resignation, or removal. This account, on oath, shall be made of all arrearages of moneys received by him by virtue of his office, not previously accounted for, and shall settle with the court as if the clerk were still in office.
(b)
For this purpose, free access may be had to the office and the records, books, papers, and files therein.
(c)
The court may compel such settlement and enforce the payment of any balance by attachment.
Rev. Stat., ch. 25, § 20; C. & M. Dig., § 1383; Pope's Dig., § 1644; A.S.A. 1947, § 23-319.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206) › Subtitle 2 - COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS (§§ 16-10-101 — 16-24-101) › Chapter 20 - CLERKS OF COURT (§§ 16-20-101 — 16-20-408) › Subchapter 3 - CIRCUIT CLERKS (§§ 16-20-301 — 16-20-310) › Section 16-20-310 - Charges against or indictment of clerk - Proceedings - Removal

(a)
(1)
When any prosecuting attorney is required to prosecute charges against any clerk, if the offense is indictable, the prosecuting attorney shall submit the charges to the grand jury, in order that an indictment may be found.
(2)
(A)
If the charges are for an offense not indictable, the prosecuting attorney shall make the charges out and file them in the court. He shall cause a copy thereof to be served on the clerk, together with a notice requiring him to appear before the circuit court of the county in which the clerk may reside, on some specified day in the term, and answer the charges.
(B)
The notice and copy of the charges shall be delivered to the clerk at least fifteen (15) days before the day appointed for the answering thereof.
(b)
(1)
The prosecuting attorney shall cause witnesses to be summoned to support such charges or any indictment that may have been found against the clerk and shall prosecute the charges or indictment with speed.
(2)
The clerk shall appear and plead at the next term of the court unless further time is given for that purpose.
(3)
If the clerk pleads not guilty to the charges or indictment, the court shall require a jury to be summoned to try the issue joined.
(4)
If the jury finds the clerk guilty, or if he pleads guilty to the charges or indictment, it shall be the duty of the court to enter up an order removing the clerk from office. From that time he shall cease to be clerk of such court, and the vacancy shall be filled according to law.
Rev. Stat., ch. 25, §§ 15-18; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1387-1390; Pope's Dig., §§ 1648-1651; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 23-322 -- 23-325.