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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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 20 - TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2001 — 16-13-2003) › Section 16-13-2003 - Judges and chancellors

(a)
The qualified electors of the Twelfth Judicial District shall elect:
(1)
Two (2) circuit judges;
(2)
Two (2) chancellors; and
(3)
One (1) circuit-chancery judge.
(b)
(1)
In the Twelfth Judicial District there shall be one (1) additional circuit-chancery judgeship, which shall have jurisdiction in law, equity, and probate.
(2)
Effective July 1, 1991, the circuit-chancery judgeship created by this subsection shall become a circuit judgeship which shall have jurisdiction only in law.
(c)
Effective July 1, 1991, there is hereby created an additional chancery judgeship in the Twelfth Judicial District which shall have jurisdiction in equity and probate.
(d)
(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 Twelfth 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.
(e)
There is created in the Twelfth Judicial District an additional circuit judgeship that shall have jurisdiction in law, equity, probate, and juvenile matters.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 1003,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; 1981 (Ex. Sess.), No. 38, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 22-365, 22-373; Acts 1989, No. 949, § 1; 1991, No. 97, § 1; 1991, No. 147, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 21 - THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2101 — 16-13-2104) › Section 16-13-2101 - Composition

The Thirteenth Judicial District shall be composed of the counties of Calhoun, Cleveland, Columbia, Dallas, Ouachita, and Union.
Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; 1983, No. 922, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365.
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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 21 - THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2101 — 16-13-2104) › Section 16-13-2102 - Terms of court

The terms of the circuit court of the Thirteenth Judicial District shall begin in each county of the district as follows:
(1)
Calhoun County: On the second Mondays in January and July;
(2)
Union County: On the second Mondays in March and September;
(3)
Columbia County: On the second Mondays in April and October;
(4)
Ouachita County: On the second Mondays in May and November;
(5)
Dallas County: On the second Mondays in June and December; and
(6)
Cleveland County: On the second Mondays in February and August.
Acts 1907, No. 460, § 2, p. 1238; 1939, No. 22, § 1; 1941, No. 49, § 1; 1949, No. 52, § 11; 1949, No. 130, § 1; 1957, No. 402, § 1; 1959, No. 172, § 1; 1979, No. 771, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 22-310, 22-310n.
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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 21 - THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2101 — 16-13-2104) › Section 16-13-2103 - Judges and chancellors

(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.
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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 21 - THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2101 — 16-13-2104) › Section 16-13-2104 - Divisions of court

(a)
There shall be four (4) divisions of circuit court and five (5) divisions of chancery court in the Thirteenth Judicial District of Arkansas as established in §
16-13-2103
.
(b)
A judge shall be elected for each division of the circuit and chancery courts of the Thirteenth Judicial District, and candidates for the offices shall designate and qualify as candidates for the particular division of the court to which they seek election.
(c)
(1)
The judges of the circuit court may try cases, hear matters, make orders, and take action in any division of the court and may assign or reassign any case from one (1) division to another by administrative order of the judges of the Thirteenth Judicial District.
(2)
The judges of the chancery court may try cases, hear matters, make orders, and take action in any division of the court and may assign or reassign any case from one (1) division to another by administrative order of the judges of the Thirteenth Judicial District.
(3)
The clerks of the circuit and chancery courts shall assign cases to the divisions therein in accordance with administrative orders of the judges of the Thirteenth Judicial District.
(d)
Each division may have separate petit juries, or the divisions by concurrence of the judges may share a single petit jury wheel or box, or a single list of petit jurors.
(e)
If any additional judgeship is created, the divisions created in subsection (a) of this section shall increase in accordance with the number of additional judgeships created.
Acts 1979, No. 771, §§ 1, 4-9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 22-333.19, 22-333.22 -- 22-333.27; Acts 1997, No. 1141, § 2; 1999, No. 5, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 22 - FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2201 — 16-13-2203) › Section 16-13-2201 - Composition

The Fourteenth Judicial District shall be composed of the counties of Baxter, Boone, Marion, and Newton.
Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365.
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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 22 - FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2201 — 16-13-2203) › Section 16-13-2202 - Terms of court

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.
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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 22 - FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2201 — 16-13-2203) › Section 16-13-2203 - Judges and chancellors

(a)
(1)
The qualified electors of the Fourteenth Judicial District shall elect:
(A)
One (1) circuit judge;
(B)
One (1) chancellor; and
(C)
One (1) circuit-chancery judge.
(2)
(A)
There is created in the Fourteenth Judicial District an additional circuit-chancery judgeship which shall have jurisdiction in law, equity, and probate.
(B)
The additional judge shall be elected from the district and shall satisfy the same qualifications for holding office and shall receive the same salary, expenses, and other allowances as provided by law for judges of the circuit courts.
(C)
The judge shall serve for elected terms of six (6) years.
(D)
The counties which comprise the Fourteenth Judicial District shall provide courtroom and office facilities and supplies for the judge of the circuit-chancery judgeship created by subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section which shall be paid out of the county treasuries in the same manner as other demands against the counties, out of funds appropriated by the respective quorum courts of the counties for such purposes.
(E)
There shall be provided for the judge of the circuit-chancery judgeship created by subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section a court reporter and a trial court administrative assistant whose salaries shall be fixed and paid in the manner provided by law for court reporters and trial court administrative assistants of the circuit-chancery courts of this state.
(b)
(1)
The judge of the judgeship created by subdivision (a)(1)(C) 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)(1)(C) 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.
Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365; Acts 1989, No. 949, § 1; 2001, No. 300, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 23 - FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2301 — 16-13-2303) › Section 16-13-2301 - Composition

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.
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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 23 - FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2301 — 16-13-2303) › Section 16-13-2302 - Terms of court

The terms of court in each county in the Fifteenth Judicial District shall commence on the dates set forth below:
(1)
Conway County: On the first Monday in March and the first Monday in October;
(2)
(A)
In the Southern District of Logan County: On the third Mondays in April and October;
(B)
In the Northern District of Logan County: On the first Mondays in January and August;
(3)
Scott County: On the first Mondays in May and November;
(4)
(A)
In the Danville District of Yell County: On the third Monday in January and the third Monday in August;
(B)
In the Dardanelle District of Yell County: On the third Monday in February and the third Monday in September.
Acts 1889, No. 31, §§ 1-3, p. 38; 1901, No. 5, § 11, p. 5; 1939, No. 210, § 1; 1945, No. 11, § 1; 1955, No. 146, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-310.
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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 23 - FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2301 — 16-13-2303) › Section 16-13-2303 - Judges and chancellors

(a)
The qualified electors of the Fifteenth Judicial District shall elect:
(1)
One (1) circuit judge;
(2)
One (1) chancellor; and
(3)
One (1) circuit-chancery judge.
(b)
(1)
The 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.
Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365; Acts 1989, No. 949, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 24 - SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2401 — 16-13-2404) › Section 16-13-2401 - Composition

The Sixteenth Judicial District shall be composed of the counties of Cleburne, Fulton, Independence, Izard, and Stone.
Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365.
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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 24 - SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2401 — 16-13-2404) › Section 16-13-2402 - Terms of court

The terms of court of the circuit court in the respective counties of the Sixteenth Judicial District shall commence on the following dates:
(1)
Cleburne County: On the second Tuesdays in May and November;
(2)
Fulton County: On the second Tuesdays in January and July;
(3)
Independence County: On the second Tuesdays in February and August;
(4)
Izard County: On the second Tuesdays in March and September; and
(5)
Stone County: On the second Tuesdays in April and October.
Acts 1891, No. 62, § 3, p. 110; 1893, No. 56, § 3, p. 84; 1895, No. 36, §§ 1, 2, p. 40; 1903, No. 99, § 1, p. 167; 1905, No. 62, § 1, p. 163; 1955, No. 227, § 1; 1979, No. 242, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 22-310, 22-310n.
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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 24 - SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2401 — 16-13-2404) › Section 16-13-2403 - Judges and chancellors

(a)
(1)
The qualified electors of the Sixteenth Judicial District shall elect:
(A)
One (1) circuit judge;
(B)
One (1) chancellor; and
(C)
One (1) circuit-chancery judge.
(2)
(A)
There is created in the Sixteenth Judicial District an additional circuit judgeship which shall have jurisdiction in law, equity, and probate.
(B)
The additional judge shall be elected from the district and shall satisfy the same qualifications for holding office and shall receive the same salary, expenses, and other allowances as provided by law for judges of the circuit courts.
(C)
The judge shall serve for elected terms of six (6) years.
(D)
The counties which compose the Sixteenth Judicial District shall provide courtroom and office facilities and supplies for the judge of the judgeship created by subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section which shall be paid for out of the county treasuries in the same manner as other demands against the counties and out of funds appropriated by the respective quorum courts of the counties for such purposes.
(E)
There shall be provided for the judge of the judgeship created by subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section a court reporter and a trial court administrative assistant whose salaries shall be fixed and paid in the manner provided by law for court reporters and trial court administrative assistants of the circuit courts of this state.
(b)
(1)
The judge of the judgeship created by subdivision (a)(1)(C) 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)(1)(C) of this section shall devote such time as may be required to perform the duties of judge of the juvenile division of chancery court, 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)
Effective January 1, 1999, the circuit judgeship created by subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section and the chancery judgeship created by subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section shall become circuit-chancery judgeships and shall have jurisdiction in law, equity, and probate.
Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365; Acts 1989, No. 949, § 1; 1995, No. 582, § 1; 2001, No. 816, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 25 - SEVENTEENTH AND TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUITS (§§ 16-13-2501 — 16-13-2504) › Section 16-13-2501 - Composition

(a)
The Seventeenth Judicial District shall be composed of the counties of Prairie and White.
(b)
The Twenty-third Judicial District shall be composed of Lonoke County.
Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; 1983, No. 669, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365; Acts 1999, No. 456, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 25 - SEVENTEENTH AND TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUITS (§§ 16-13-2501 — 16-13-2504) › Section 16-13-2502 - Terms of court

(a)
The terms of court in the Twenty-third Judicial District shall commence on the third Monday in February and the first Monday in September.
(b)
The terms of court in each county in the Seventeenth Judicial District shall commence on the following dates:
(1)
(A)
In the Northern District of Prairie County, on the third Mondays in March and September;
(B)
In the Southern District of Prairie County, on the first Monday in March and the third Monday in August; and
(2)
(A)
In White County, on the third Monday and the tenth Monday after the third Monday in January and the third Monday and the tenth Monday after the third Monday in July.
(B)
However, grand and petit juries selected at the January and July terms of the court may serve for a period of six (6) months.
Acts 1893, No. 56, § 4, p. 84; 1921, No. 3, § 2; 1943, No. 85, § 1; 1953, No. 318, § 1; 1955, No. 74, § 1; 1967, No. 56, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-310; Acts 1999, No. 456, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 25 - SEVENTEENTH AND TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUITS (§§ 16-13-2501 — 16-13-2504) › Section 16-13-2504 - Exchange of districts

The judges of the Twenty-third Judicial District and the Seventeenth Judicial District may, by agreement, temporarily exchange districts or hold court for each other as they deem necessary and appropriate.
Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; 1983, No. 669, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365; Acts 1999, No. 456, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 26 - EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2601 — 16-13-2607) › Section 16-13-2601 - Composition

(a)
The Eighteenth Judicial District-East shall be composed of Garland County.
(b)
The Eighteenth Judicial District-West shall be composed of the counties of Montgomery and Polk.
Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365.
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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 26 - EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2601 — 16-13-2607) › Section 16-13-2602 - Terms of court

The terms of court in each county in the Eighteenth Judicial District shall commence on the dates set forth below:
(1)
Garland County: On the second Fridays in January and July;
(2)
Montgomery County: On the third Mondays in May and November; and
(3)
Polk County: On the third Mondays in April and October.
Acts 1891, No. 52, § 2, p. 87; 1911, No. 114, §§ 1, 2; 1923, No. 354, § 1; 1953, No. 76, § 1; 1963, No. 49, § 1; 1963, No. 262, § 1; 1967, No. 300, § 1; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 19, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-310.
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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 26 - EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2601 — 16-13-2607) › Section 16-13-2603 - Judges and chancellors

(a)
(1)
The qualified electors of the Eighteenth Judicial District-East shall elect:
(A)
One (1) circuit judge and one (1) chancellor to serve the Eighteenth Judicial District-East, each of whom shall be a resident of the Eighteenth Judicial District-East; and
(B)
One (1) circuit-chancery judge.
(2)
(A)
In the Eighteenth Judicial District-East, there is created one (1) additional circuit-chancery judgeship which shall have jurisdiction in law, equity, and probate.
(B)
The circuit judges, chancery judges, and circuit-chancery judges of the districts subject to this subsection may, by agreement, hold either of the circuit or chancery courts in their respective districts and may hear and try matters pending in any of those courts or may hear or try matters in the same court at the same time. The judges subject to this subsection may adopt such rules as they deem appropriate for the assignment of cases in the circuit and chancery courts of their district.
(3)
(A)
The judge of the judgeship created by subdivision (a)(1)(B) 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.
(B)
The judge of the additional circuit-chancery judgeship created in subdivision (a)(1)(B) 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.
(b)
The qualified electors of the Eighteenth Judicial District-West shall elect one (1) circuit-chancery judge to serve the Eighteenth Judicial District-West who shall be a resident of the Eighteenth Judicial District-West.
Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365; Acts 1987, No. 846, §§ 1, 3; 1989, No. 949, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 26 - EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2601 — 16-13-2607) › Section 16-13-2604 - Exchange of districts

The judges of the Eighteenth Judicial District-East and the Eighteenth Judicial District-West may, by agreement, temporarily exchange districts or hold court for each other, as they deem necessary or appropriate.
Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365.
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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 26 - EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2601 — 16-13-2607) › Section 16-13-2605 - Court reporters

Each of the circuit, chancery, and circuit-chancery judges provided for in §
16-13-2603
is authorized to employ a court reporter. The court reporters shall receive such compensation as is provided by law.
Acts 1987, No. 846, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 26 - EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2601 — 16-13-2607) › Section 16-13-2606 - Secretary-case coordinator

(a)
Each circuit judge, chancery judge, circuit-chancery judge, and circuit-chancery judge of the juvenile division of chancery court, Eighteenth Judicial District-East, may employ a secretary-case coordinator to serve each judge at the pleasure of the appointing judge, at an annual salary based upon the classification in the table in subdivision (b)(1) of this section, payable in equal monthly installments by Garland County.
(b)
(1)
No payment of salary may be made except in conformity with the salary rates assigned in the table below and only after the appointing judge has certified in writing the term of the employee's experience to the county clerk:
GRADE
EXPERIENCE
SALARY
I
Entry level
$19,500.00
II
18 months
$20,250.00
III
36 months
$21,000.00
IV
54 months
$21,630.00
V
72 months
$22,278.90
VI
90 months
$22,947.26
VII
108 months
$23,635.68
(2)
The appointing judge shall have discretion in certifying or omitting to certify increases in salary above the entry level.
Acts 1993, No. 313, §§ 1, 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 26 - EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2601 — 16-13-2607) › Section 16-13-2607 - Bailiffs

(a)
The circuit, chancery, and circuit-chancery judges of the Eighteenth Judicial District - East may each appoint one (1) court bailiff and, by concurrence of a majority of the judges in the judicial district, two (2) at-large bailiffs to serve as circumstances warrant.
(b)
(1)
The duties of the bailiffs shall include:
(A)
The supervision and maintenance of order in the courtroom;
(B)
Providing security for the judges, officers of the court, jurors, and other individuals involved in court proceedings;
(C)
Administering oaths; and
(D)
Other related duties as assigned by the judges.
(2)
When acting within the scope of their duties, the bailiffs shall exercise all the powers necessary and proper to perform their duties, including the powers of a deputy sheriff and the power to make arrests, carry a weapon, and serve summons.
(3)
The bailiffs shall have and maintain law enforcement certification as is necessary to fully perform the functions of their office.
(c)
(1)
(A)
The compensation package of the bailiffs shall be determined by the Garland County Quorum Court.
(B)
If the quorum court raises salary benefits for county employees, it shall also raise salary or benefits an equivalent amount for the bailiffs.
(2)
Any other employment or salary considerations will be governed by Garland County's Job Evaluation Salary Administration Program.
Acts 2001, No. 1529, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 27 - NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2701 — 16-13-2705) › Section 16-13-2701 - Composition

The Nineteenth Judicial District shall be composed of the counties of Benton and Carroll.
Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365.
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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 27 - NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2701 — 16-13-2705) › Section 16-13-2702 - Terms of court

The terms of court in each county in the Nineteenth Judicial District shall commence on the dates set forth below:
(1)
Benton County: On the third Mondays in March and September; and
(2)
Carroll County: On the third Mondays in February and August.
Acts 1887, No. 38, § 3, p. 47; 1887, No. 62, § 1, p. 88; 1967, No. 304, §§ 1, 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-310.
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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 27 - NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2701 — 16-13-2705) › Section 16-13-2703 - Judges and chancellors

(a)
The qualified electors of the Nineteenth Judicial District shall elect:
(1)
One (1) circuit judge;
(2)
One (1) chancellor; and
(3)
One (1) circuit-chancery judge.
(b)
In the Nineteenth Judicial District, there shall be one (1) additional circuit judgeship which shall have jurisdiction only in law.
(c)
There is hereby created and established, in addition to all other circuit judgeships, chancery judgeships, and circuit-chancery judgeships in the Nineteenth Judicial District, one (1) additional chancery judgeship which shall have jurisdiction in equity and probate.
(d)
The chancery judge created pursuant to subsection (c) of this section is authorized to employ a court reporter, a case coordinator, and such other personnel as shall be necessary for the court to effectively and efficiently carry out its responsibilities.
(e)
(1)
The 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.
Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; 1981 (Ex. Sess.), No. 38, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 22-365, 22-373; Acts 1989, No. 949, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 27 - NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2701 — 16-13-2705) › Section 16-13-2704 - Bailiffs

(a)
The circuit, chancery, and circuit-chancery judges of the Nineteenth Judicial District may each appoint one (1) court bailiff.
(b)
(1)
The duties of the bailiffs shall include the supervision and maintenance of order in their respective courtrooms, providing security for the judges, officers of the court, jurors, and other individuals involved in court proceedings, administering oaths, and other incidental and related duties at the direction of the respective judges.
(2)
When acting within the scope of their duties, the court bailiffs shall exercise all the powers necessary and proper to the performance of their duties, including the powers of a deputy sheriff and the power to make arrests, carry a weapon, and serve a summons.
(3)
A bailiff may maintain law enforcement certification existing or acquired during his or her service as bailiff.
(c)
The pay of the bailiffs shall be determined by the quorum courts.
Acts 1993, No. 789, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 28 - TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2801 — 16-13-2805) › Section 16-13-2801 - Composition

The Twentieth Judicial District shall be composed of the counties of Faulkner, Searcy, and Van Buren.
Acts 1977, No. 432, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-365.
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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 28 - TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2801 — 16-13-2805) › Section 16-13-2802 - Terms of court

The terms of court in each county in the Twentieth Judicial District shall commence on the dates set forth below:
(1)
Faulkner County: On the first Monday in May and the first Monday in December;
(2)
Searcy County: On the third Mondays in April and October; and
(3)
Van Buren County: On the first Mondays in May and November.
Acts 1891, No. 62, § 4, p. 110; 1893, No. 56, § 3, p. 84; 1947, No. 120, §§ 1, 2; 1955, No. 146, § 1; 1955, No. 227, § 1; 1965, No. 96, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 22-310.
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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 28 - TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2801 — 16-13-2805) › Section 16-13-2804 - Responsibility for expenses

(a)
In lieu of any other expenses incurred by each court provided by law for the Twentieth Judicial District, each county of the circuit shall be responsible for the following amounts:
(1)
Searcy County . One thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500);
(2)
Van Buren County . Five hundred dollars ($500); and
(3)
Faulkner County . All other expenses not otherwise provided for by law.
(b)
Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the respective quorum courts of the counties in the district from paying more than the amounts set forth herein.
Acts 1989, No. 802, §§ 5, 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 28 - TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2801 — 16-13-2805) › Section 16-13-2805 - Case coordinators

(a)
Hereafter, each of the judges of the Twentieth Judicial District shall be empowered and directed to employ a case coordinator, whose duties shall be the maintenance of the court calendar, setting dates for trial of cases and for hearing of motions, and other related and incidental duties as directed by said judges.
(b)
The case coordinators shall be appointed by the judges of the Twentieth Judicial District, one (1) for each court, and shall serve at the will of the respective judge.
Acts 1989, No. 802, §§ 1-3; 1993, No. 131, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 29 - TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2901 — 16-13-2903) › Section 16-13-2901 - Composition

The Twenty-first Judicial District shall be composed of Crawford County.
Acts 1995, No. 900, § 3.
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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 29 - TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2901 — 16-13-2903) › Section 16-13-2902 - Terms of court

The terms of court in the Twenty-first Judicial District shall be the first Monday in March, the second Monday in July, and the third Monday in November.
Acts 1995, No. 900, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 29 - TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-2901 — 16-13-2903) › Section 16-13-2903 - Circuit court judges

(a)
The qualified electors of the Twenty-first Judicial District shall elect two (2) circuit judges.
(b)
There is created in the Twenty-first Judicial District a circuit judgeship in addition to the judgeships created under subsection (a) of this section that shall have jurisdiction in law, equity, probate, and juvenile matters.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 1003,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1995, No. 900, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 30 - NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-3001 — 16-13-3003) › Section 16-13-3001 - Composition

(a)
Effective January 1, 1999, there is created the Nineteenth Judicial District-East, which shall be composed of Carroll County.
(b)
Effective January 1, 1999, there is created the Nineteenth Judicial District-West, which shall be composed of Benton County.
Acts 1997, No. 797, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 30 - NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-3001 — 16-13-3003) › Section 16-13-3003 - Prosecuting attorneys

(a)
At the 1998 general election, the qualified electors of Carroll County shall elect a person who shall serve as the prosecuting attorney for the Nineteenth Judicial District-East beginning January 1, 1999.
(b)
At the 1998 general election, the qualified electors of Benton County shall elect a person who shall serve as the prosecuting attorney for the Nineteenth Judicial District-West beginning January 1, 1999.
Acts 1997, No. 797, § 3.
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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 31 - SEVENTH AND TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUITS (§§ 16-13-3101 — 16-13-3107) › Section 16-13-3101 - Composition

(a)
There is created the Twenty-second Judicial District which shall be composed of Saline County.
(b)
There is created the Seventh Judicial District composed of Grant County and Hot Spring County.
Acts 1997, No. 827, § 1; 1999, No. 7, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 31 - SEVENTH AND TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUITS (§§ 16-13-3101 — 16-13-3107) › Section 16-13-3102 - Terms of court

(a)
The terms of court in each county in the Twenty-second Judicial District shall commence on the third Mondays in March and September.
(b)
The terms of court in each county in the Seventh Judicial District shall commence on the dates set forth below:
(1)
Grant County: On the fourth Mondays in February and August; and
(2)
Hot Spring County: On the second Mondays in January and July.
Acts 1997, No. 827, § 2; 1999, No. 7, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 31 - SEVENTH AND TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUITS (§§ 16-13-3101 — 16-13-3107) › Section 16-13-3104 - Additional circuit-chancery judges

(a)
The chancery judge of the Seventh Judicial District-North is hereby designated as the chancery judge of the Twenty-second Judicial District.
(b)
At the 1998 general election, the qualified electors of the Twenty-second Judicial District shall elect two (2) circuit-chancery judges to take office on January 1, 1999.
(c)
At the 1998 general election, the qualified electors of the Seventh Judicial District shall elect two (2) circuit-chancery judges to take office on January 1, 1999.
Acts 1997, No. 827, § 4; 1999, No. 7, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 31 - SEVENTH AND TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUITS (§§ 16-13-3101 — 16-13-3107) › Section 16-13-3105 - Court reporters

(a)
Each of the chancery and circuit-chancery judges provided for in this subchapter is authorized to employ a court reporter.
(b)
The court reporters shall receive such compensation as is provided by law.
Acts 1997, No. 827, § 5; 1999, No. 7, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 31 - SEVENTH AND TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUITS (§§ 16-13-3101 — 16-13-3107) › Section 16-13-3106 - Bailiffs

(a)
(1)
The circuit-chancery judges of the Twenty-second Judicial District may each appoint so many court bailiffs as the quorum courts of the district shall fund.
(2)
The circuit-chancery judges of the Seventh Judicial District may each appoint so many court bailiffs as the quorum court of the district shall fund.
(b)
(1)
The duties of the bailiffs shall include:
(A)
Their attendance in their respective courts when court is in session and the supervision and maintenance of order in their respective courtrooms;
(B)
Providing security for criminal defendants, juries, and judges; and
(C)
Other incidental and related duties at the direction of the respective judges.
(2)
When acting within the scope of their duties as court bailiffs, the bailiffs shall exercise all the powers of a deputy sheriff, which shall include the power to make arrests, carry a weapon, and serve summonses, and may maintain law enforcement certification existing or acquired during their service as bailiffs.
Acts 1997, No. 827, § 6; 1999, No. 7, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 31 - SEVENTH AND TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUITS (§§ 16-13-3101 — 16-13-3107) › Section 16-13-3107 - Prosecuting attorneys

(a)
The qualified electors of Saline County shall elect a person who shall serve as the prosecuting attorney for the Twenty-Second Judicial District.
(b)
The qualified electors of Hot Spring County and Grant County shall elect a person who shall serve as the prosecuting attorney for the Seventh Judicial District.
Acts 1997, No. 827, § 8; 1999, No. 7, § 7; 2011, No. 1132, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 32 - EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-3201 — 16-13-3206) › Section 16-13-3201 - Composition

(a)
Effective January 1, 1999, there is created the Eighth Judicial District-North composed of Hempstead and Nevada counties.
(b)
Effective January 1, 1999, there is created the Eighth Judicial District-South composed of Lafayette and Miller counties.
Acts 1997, No. 1270, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 32 - EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-3201 — 16-13-3206) › Section 16-13-3202 - Judges and chancellors in the Eighth Judicial District-North

(a)
The qualified electors of the Eighth Judicial District-North shall elect:
(1)
One (1) circuit-chancery judge of the First Division; and
(2)
One (1) circuit-chancery judge of the Second Division.
(b)
(1)
The judge of the First Division of the Eighth Judicial District-North shall sit as the judge of the circuit court, chancery court, and probate court.
(2)
The judge of the Second Division of the Eighth Judicial District-North shall sit as judge of the circuit court, chancery court, probate court, and the juvenile division of the chancery court.
(c)
If any additional circuit-chancery judgeship is created, an additional division shall be established, and the judge shall serve as the judge of the additional division.
(d)
A judge shall be elected, every four (4) years, for each division of the circuit-chancery court of the Eighth Judicial District-North, and candidates for the offices shall designate and qualify as candidates for the particular division of the court to which they seek election.
Acts 1997, No. 1270, § 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 13 - CIRCUIT COURTS (§§ 16-13-101 — 16-13-3305) › Subchapter 32 - EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (§§ 16-13-3201 — 16-13-3206) › Section 16-13-3203 - Judges and chancellors in the Eighth Judicial District-South

(a)
The qualified electors of the Eighth Judicial District-South shall elect:
(1)
One (1) circuit-chancery judge of the First Division;
(2)
One (1) circuit-chancery judge of the Second Division; and
(3)
One (1) circuit-chancery judge of the Third Division.
(b)
The judges of the Eighth Judicial District-South shall sit as judges of the circuit court, chancery court, probate court, and juvenile division of the chancery court.
(c)
If any additional circuit-chancery judgeship is created, an additional division shall be established, and the judge shall serve as the judge of the additional division.
(d)
A judge shall be elected, every four (4) years, for each division of the circuit-chancery court of the Eighth Judicial District-South, and candidates for the offices shall designate and qualify as candidates for the particular division of the court to which they seek election.
Acts 1997, No. 1270, § 3.