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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 8 - ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-15-119) › Chapter 15 - ENERGY EFFICIENT FACILITIES (§§ 8-15-101 — 8-15-119) › Section 8-15-108 - Membership on the board of directors

(a)
The board of directors of a property assessed energy improvement district shall consist of at least seven (7) directors.
(b)
The board of directors shall include:
(1)
For a statewide district, the members specified in the agreement establishing the district;
(2)
For a district composed of a combination of one (1) or more counties and one (1) or more cities:
(A)
The county judge or his or her designated representative of each county that is a member of the district;
(B)
The mayor or his or her designated representative of each city that is a member of the district; and
(C)
If the number of directors is fewer than seven (7) after fulfilling the requirements of subdivisions (b)(2)(A) and (B) of this section, additional members shall be appointed as specified in the agreement establishing the district until a total of seven (7) directors has been appointed;
(3)
For a district composed of one (1) or more counties:
(A)
The county judge or his or her designated representative of each county that is a member of the district; and
(B)
If the number of directors is fewer than seven (7) after fulfilling the requirements of subdivision (b)(3)(A) of this section, additional members shall be appointed as specified in the agreement establishing the district until a total of seven (7) directors has been appointed; and
(4)
For a district composed of one (1) or more cities:
(A)
The mayor or his or her designated representative of each city that is a member of the district; and
(B)
If the number of directors is fewer than seven (7) after fulfilling the requirements of subdivision (b)(4)(A) of this section, additional members shall be appointed as specified in the agreement establishing the district until a total of seven (7) directors has been appointed.
(c)
The designated representative of a county judge or mayor under subsection (b) of this section shall be a qualified elector of the jurisdiction that the designated representative is appointed to represent.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1074,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 8 - ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-15-119) › Chapter 15 - ENERGY EFFICIENT FACILITIES (§§ 8-15-101 — 8-15-119) › Section 8-15-109 - Terms of directors

(a)
A director who is a public official may serve on the board of directors of a property assessed energy improvement district during his or her term of office as the county judge or mayor of a member of the district.
(b)
A director who is the designated representative of the mayor or county judge of a member of a district serves at the pleasure of the mayor of the city or the county judge of the county that is a member of the district.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1162,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1074,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 8 - ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-15-119) › Chapter 15 - ENERGY EFFICIENT FACILITIES (§§ 8-15-101 — 8-15-119) › Section 8-15-110 - District boards of directors - Meetings

(a)
The board of directors of a property assessed energy improvement district shall hold quarterly meetings and special meetings, as needed, in a courthouse or other location within the district.
(b)
The time and place of the quarterly meetings shall be on file in the office of the district board of directors.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1162,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1074,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 8 - ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-15-119) › Chapter 15 - ENERGY EFFICIENT FACILITIES (§§ 8-15-101 — 8-15-119) › Section 8-15-111 - District boards of directors - Powers and duties

(a)
The board of directors of a property assessed energy improvement district may:
(1)
Issue revenue bonds on behalf of the district;
(2)
Make and adopt all necessary bylaws for its organization and operation;
(3)
Elect officers and employ personnel necessary for its operation;
(4)
Operate, maintain, expand, and fund a PACE project;
(5)
Apply for, receive, and spend grants for any purpose under this chapter;
(6)
Enter into agreements and contracts on behalf of the district;
(7)
Receive property or funds by gift or donation for the finance and support of the district;
(8)
Reimburse a governmental entity for expenses incurred in performing a service for the district;
(9)
Assign assessments to a private lending institution; and
(10)
Do all things necessary or appropriate to carry out the powers expressly granted or duties expressly imposed under this chapter.
(b)
The board of directors shall:
(1)
Allow a commission of:
(A)
One and five-tenths percent (1.5%) for the extension of district assessments by the county assessor or county clerk;
(B)
One and five-tenths percent (1.5%) for the collection of district assessments by the county collector; and
(C)
One-eighth of one percent (0.125%) for services of a county treasurer in disbursing the moneys collected for district assessments; and
(2)
Adopt rules consistent with this chapter or with other legislation that in its judgment may be necessary for the proper enforcement of this chapter.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1074,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 8 - ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-15-119) › Chapter 15 - ENERGY EFFICIENT FACILITIES (§§ 8-15-101 — 8-15-119) › Section 8-15-114 - Program guidelines

The board of directors of a property assessed energy improvement district, together with any third-party administrator it may select, shall determine:
(1)
The guidelines of the PACE program, including without limitation that:
(A)
The base energy performance evaluation shall be completed by a certified and qualified energy evaluation professional to determine existing energy use and options for improved energy efficiency;
(B)
The approved improvements create a positive cash flow;
(C)
Work shall be performed by qualified and certified contractors in the field of energy efficiency and methods of renewable energy installation;
(D)
Performance testing and verification shall be performed by a qualified professional after the work is completed;
(E)
Adequate consumer protections are in place; and
(F)
The applicable underwriting standards for the participants in the program are established;
(2)
The qualifications of the vendors performing installations under this chapter;
(3)
The mechanisms by which the district will remit the received special assessment payments and any cost reimbursement; and
(4)
Any other matters necessary to implement and administer the program.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1162,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1074,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 8 - ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-15-119) › Chapter 15 - ENERGY EFFICIENT FACILITIES (§§ 8-15-101 — 8-15-119) › Section 8-15-115 - Payment by special assessments

The credit and taxing power of the State of Arkansas shall not be pledged for the debt evidenced by the bonds, which are payable solely from the revenues received from the special assessments on the participants' real property under this chapter.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1162,§ 7, eff. 7/22/2015.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1074,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 8 - ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-15-119) › Chapter 15 - ENERGY EFFICIENT FACILITIES (§§ 8-15-101 — 8-15-119) › Section 8-15-116 - Bonds

(a)
A property assessed energy improvement district may:
(1)
Issue bonds to provide the PACE program loans authorized by this chapter; and
(2)
Create a debt reserve fund of legally available moneys from nonstate sources as partial security for the bonds.
(b)
Bonds issued under this chapter and income from the bonds, including any profit made on the sale or transfer of the bonds, are exempt from taxation in this state.
(c)
Bonds issued under this chapter shall:
(1)
(A)
Be authorized by a resolution of the board of directors of a district.
(B)
The authorizing bond resolution may contain any terms, covenants, and conditions that the board deems to be reasonable and desirable; and
(2)
Have all of the qualities of and shall be deemed to be negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1162,§ 8, eff. 7/22/2015.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1074,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 8 - ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-15-119) › Chapter 15 - ENERGY EFFICIENT FACILITIES (§§ 8-15-101 — 8-15-119) › Section 8-15-117 - Sale

The bonds may be sold in such a manner, either at public or private sale, and upon such terms as the board of directors of a property assessed energy improvement district shall determine to be reasonable and expedient for effectuating the purposes of this chapter.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1074,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 8 - ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-15-119) › Chapter 15 - ENERGY EFFICIENT FACILITIES (§§ 8-15-101 — 8-15-119) › Section 8-15-118 - Revolving fund

(a)
A property assessed energy improvement district may maintain a revolving fund to be held in trust by a banking institution chosen by the board of directors of the district separate from any other funds and administered by the board.
(b)
A district may transfer into its revolving fund money from any permissible source, including:
(1)
Bond revenues;
(2)
Contributions; and
(3)
Loans.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1162,§ 9, eff. 7/22/2015.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1074,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 8 - ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-15-119) › Chapter 15 - ENERGY EFFICIENT FACILITIES (§§ 8-15-101 — 8-15-119) › Section 8-15-119 - Notice to mortgage lender

At least thirty (30) days before the execution of an agreement with a property assessed energy improvement district, an owner shall provide written notice to each mortgage lender holding a lien on the owner's property of the owner's application to participate in a PACE program.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1074,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 2 - CHANGE OF NAME (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-2-102) › Section 9-2-101 - Name change - Procedure

(a)
Upon the application of any person within the jurisdiction of the court, the circuit court shall have power, upon good reasons shown, to alter or change the name of the person.
(b)
When application is made to the court under this section, it shall be by a verified petition in writing embodying the reasons for the application.
(c)
(1)
If the court determines cause has been shown, the court shall order the petitioner's name changed in an order that reflects the petitioner's:
(A)
Prior name;
(B)
Birth date;
(C)
Identifying information as deemed appropriate by the court, including without limitation the petitioner's:
(i)
Social Security number; or
(ii)
Driver's license number; and
(D)
New name.
(2)
(A)
(i)
The petitioner shall ensure that all confidential information is omitted or redacted from case records that he or she submits to the court in accordance with Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 19.1.
(ii)
In the case of a filing submitted through the electronic filing system, all confidential information shall be redacted from an electronic document before its filing in accordance with Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 21.
(B)
The clerk shall ensure that all of the identifying information within the case, other than the petitioner's new name and prior name, is properly redacted.
(3)
(A)
The clerk shall deliver the unredacted order to the:
(i)
Arkansas Crime Information Center;
(ii)
Arkansas Driver Control; and
(iii)
Division of Vital Records, if requested by the petitioner.
(B)
If the case is not already styled under both the petitioner's new name and prior name, after the name change is ordered, the clerk shall modify the case caption and index the case under both the new name and the prior name.
(C)
The court shall order the court file sealed upon clear and convincing evidence presented by the petitioner that the petitioner would otherwise be endangered.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 331,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 1851, §§ 1, 2, p. 72; C. & M. Dig., §§ 7756, 7757; Pope's Dig., §§ 10123, 10124; Acts 1943, No. 15, § 1; 1985, No. 542, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 34-801, 34-802; Acts 1989, No. 52, § 1
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 2 - CHANGE OF NAME (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-2-102) › Section 9-2-102 - Name change - Use of new name

Any person whose name may be so changed by judgment or decree of any of the circuit courts shall afterward be known and designated, sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, by the name thus conferred, except that records of persons under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Division of Correction shall continue to reflect the name as committed to the division's jurisdiction and supervision by the various circuit courts of the State of Arkansas.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 689, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1851, § 3, p. 72; C. & M. Dig., § 7758; Pope's Dig., § 10125; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-803; Acts 1989, No. 52, § 2
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 3 - DOMICILE (§§ 9-3-101 — 9-3-120) › Section 9-3-101 - Chapter supplemental

It is the purpose of this chapter to set up a method, in addition to all others now provided by law, for determining the establishment of residence and domicile in Arkansas.
Acts 1941, No. 355, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-1312
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 3 - DOMICILE (§§ 9-3-101 — 9-3-120) › Section 9-3-102 - Voting privileges unaffected

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect or extend the privilege of franchise to vote at any election held within the state because of having been admitted to become a resident domiciled within the state under this chapter.
Acts 1941, No. 355, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-1306
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 3 - DOMICILE (§§ 9-3-101 — 9-3-120) › Section 9-3-103 - Jurisdiction of courts

Exclusive jurisdiction to declare a person a resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas is conferred upon the circuit courts.
Acts 1941, No. 355, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-1304
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 3 - DOMICILE (§§ 9-3-101 — 9-3-120) › Section 9-3-104 - Administration by Secretary of State

The Secretary of State shall be the administrative officer of this chapter.
Acts 1941, No. 355, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-1302
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 3 - DOMICILE (§§ 9-3-101 — 9-3-120) › Section 9-3-105 - Rules

The Secretary of State shall have power to make such rules as may be necessary for properly carrying into execution the various provisions of this chapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 701, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1941, No. 355, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-1303
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 3 - DOMICILE (§§ 9-3-101 — 9-3-120) › Section 9-3-106 - Qualifications to become domiciled

(a)
Any person who is a citizen of the United States may become a resident and domiciled in the State of Arkansas.
(b)
No person shall be admitted to become a resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas who has not resided in the state for at least thirty (30) days preceding his or her application for admission as a resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas.
Acts 1941, No. 355, §§ 1, 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 34-1301, 34-1305
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 3 - DOMICILE (§§ 9-3-101 — 9-3-120) › Section 9-3-107 - Sex or marital status not a bar

The right of any citizen of the United States to become a resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas shall not be denied or abridged because of sex or marital status.
Acts 1941, No. 355, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-1307
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 3 - DOMICILE (§§ 9-3-101 — 9-3-120) › Section 9-3-108 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1152,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013
Acts 1941, No. 355, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-1308
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 3 - DOMICILE (§§ 9-3-101 — 9-3-120) › Section 9-3-109 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1152,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013
Acts 1941, No. 355, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-1309
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 3 - DOMICILE (§§ 9-3-101 — 9-3-120) › Section 9-3-110 - Declaration of intent - Publication of notice - Exceptions

(a)
Any person desiring to make a declaration of domicile under this chapter shall declare on oath before the clerk of any court authorized under this chapter to have jurisdiction, or the clerk's authorized deputy, in the county in which the person owns real estate and has resided for thirty (30) days after reaching eighteen (18) years of age, that it is his or her bona fide intention to become a resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas and that he or she renounces his or her residence and domicile in the state in which he or she was last domiciled.
(b)
(1)
(A)
The declaration shall set forth the name, date of birth, place of birth, occupation, personal description, name of the state and address of last residence, and the state in which he or she owns real or personal property.
(B)
The declaration shall also state the name of his or her spouse, the date of the spouse's birth, the place of their marriage, the name of each child and the date of each child's birth, the name of the state, and the address at the date of the declaration.
(2)
(A)
The declaration shall have attached a certified copy of the notice published thirty (30) days prior to the declaration renouncing domicile in the states in which he or she owned real or personal property and in which the person formerly resided.
(B)
The notice shall have been given by publication in the manner provided for the service of summons by publication or upon absentees by the laws of the state or states in which the notices are published.
(c)
(1)
No resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas in conformity with the law in force at the date of the declaration who has declared his or her intention to become a resident domiciled in this state shall be required to renew the declaration.
(2)
Any person who, on or after March 26, 1941, has become a resident domiciled in this state under the provisions of the common law of the state or of §
9-12-307
shall not be required to make a declaration as provided in this chapter.
Acts 1941, No. 355, §§ 10, 12; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 34-1310, 34-1312
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 3 - DOMICILE (§§ 9-3-101 — 9-3-120) › Section 9-3-111 - Petition for domicile

(a)
(1)
Not less than ninety (90) days nor more than two (2) years after a declaration of intention has been made, the person shall make and file in duplicate a petition in writing.
(2)
The petition shall be signed by the applicant in his or her own handwriting and duly verified.
(b)
(1)
(A)
In the petition, the applicant shall state his or her full name, place of residence, street number if possible, occupation, the date and place of birth, the state where he or she last resided, the date and place of his or her first address within this state, and the time when and place and name of the court where he or she declared an intention to become a resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas.
(B)
If the applicant is married, he or she shall state the name of his or her spouse and, if possible, the spouse's place of residence at the time of filing the petition.
(C)
If the applicant has children, he or she shall state the name, date, and place of birth, and place of residence of each child living at the time of filing the petition.
(2)
(A)
The petition shall set forth that it is his or her intention to become a resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas, that he or she renounces absolutely domicile in the state in which he or she last resided or was domiciled, and that it is his or her intention to reside permanently in the State of Arkansas.
(B)
The petition shall set forth whether he or she has been denied admission as a resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas and, if so, the ground or grounds of the denial, the court in which such decision was rendered, and that the cause for the denial has since been cured or removed and shall set forth every fact material to becoming a resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas and required to be proved upon the final hearing of his or her application.
(c)
The petition shall be verified by the affidavits of at least two (2) credible witnesses, who are citizens of the State of Arkansas and who state in their affidavits that they personally know the applicant to have been a resident of the State of Arkansas for a period of at least ninety (90) days continuously next prior to the date of filing of his or her petition and that they each have personal knowledge that the petitioner is a person of good moral character and that he or she is in every way qualified in their opinion to become and to be a resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas.
(d)
A petition to become a resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas may be made and filed during term time or in vacation and shall be docketed the same day as filed.
(e)
However, in no case shall final action be had upon a petition until at least thirty (30) days have elapsed after its filing and the posting of the notice of the petition as provided for in §
9-3-112
.
Acts 1941, No. 355, §§ 13, 15; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 34-1313, 34-1314
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 3 - DOMICILE (§§ 9-3-101 — 9-3-120) › Section 9-3-112 - Public notice of petition and final hearing

Immediately after filing of the petition, the clerk of the court shall give notice thereof by posting in a public and conspicuous place in his or her office or in the building in which the clerk's office is situated, under an appropriate heading, the name, residence, the state in which the petitioner formerly resided, the date and place of residence in Arkansas, the tentative date for final hearing of his or her petition, and the names of the witnesses whom the applicant expects to summon in his or her behalf.
Acts 1941, No. 355, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-1315
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 3 - DOMICILE (§§ 9-3-101 — 9-3-120) › Section 9-3-113 - Declarations of applicant

Before he or she is permitted under this chapter to be declared a resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas, the applicant shall declare in open court that he or she is a resident of Arkansas and that Arkansas is his or her domicile, that he or she absolutely and entirely renounces residence and domicile in the state in which he or she formerly resided, and that he or she will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America and of the State of Arkansas.
Acts 1941, No. 355, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-1317
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 3 - DOMICILE (§§ 9-3-101 — 9-3-120) › Section 9-3-114 - Hearings upon petitions - Final orders

(a)
(1)
Every final hearing upon a petition to become a resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas shall be held in open court before a judge of this state.
(2)
Every final order that may be made upon the petition shall be under the hand of the court and entered in full upon the records of the court.
(b)
(1)
(A)
The clerk of the court, if the applicant requests it, shall issue a subpoena for the witnesses named by the applicant to appear upon the day set for final hearing.
(B)
However, if the witnesses cannot be produced upon the final hearing, other witnesses may be summoned.
(2)
At the final hearing of the petition, the applicant and witnesses shall be examined under oath in the presence of the court.
(c)
The court upon proper finding shall enter a final order that the person applying to be declared a resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas has complied with the provisions of this chapter and is entitled to be declared a resident domiciled in the state, and the court shall order to be issued to the person the form of certificate of residence and domicile as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of State.
Acts 1941, No. 355, §§ 4, 16, 17; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 34-1304, 34-1315, 34-1316
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 3 - DOMICILE (§§ 9-3-101 — 9-3-120) › Section 9-3-115 - Admission within thirty days of general election prohibited

No person shall be admitted as a resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas under this chapter, nor shall any certificate of residence and domicile be issued by any court, within thirty (30) days preceding the holding of any general election within the state.
Acts 1941, No. 355, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-1306
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 3 - DOMICILE (§§ 9-3-101 — 9-3-120) › Section 9-3-116 - Admission of surviving spouse and minor children

When any person who has declared his or her intention to become a resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas dies before he or she has received a certificate from the Secretary of State showing him or her to be a resident domiciled in this state, the surviving spouse and minor children of the person, by complying with the other provisions of this chapter, may become residents domiciled in the State of Arkansas without making any declaration of intention.
Acts 1941, No. 355, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-1311
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 3 - DOMICILE (§§ 9-3-101 — 9-3-120) › Section 9-3-117 - Duties of clerks of court

(a)
(1)
It shall be the duty of the clerk of the court exercising jurisdiction in matters of residence and domicile to send to the Secretary of State at Little Rock, within thirty (30) days after the issuance of a certificate of residence and domicile in the State of Arkansas, a duplicate of the certificate, and to make and keep on file in his or her office a stub for each certificate so issued by him or her.
(2)
On the certificate shall be entered a memorandum of all the essential facts set forth in the certificate.
(b)
(1)
It shall also be the duty of the clerk of the court to report to the Secretary of State, within thirty (30) days after the final hearing and decision of the court, the name of every person who was denied residence and domicile under the provisions of this chapter.
(2)
The clerk shall furnish to the Secretary of State duplicates of all petitions within thirty (30) days after the filing of the petitions and certified copies of other proceedings and orders instituted in or issued out of the court affecting or relating to residence and domicile as provided for under this chapter, as may be required from time to time by the Secretary of State.
Acts 1941, No. 355, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-1318
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 3 - DOMICILE (§§ 9-3-101 — 9-3-120) › Section 9-3-118 - Clerk's fees - Deposits for witness expenses

(a)
(1)
The clerk of the court exercising jurisdiction in matters provided for under this chapter shall charge, collect, and account for the following fees in each proceeding:
(A)
For receiving and filing a declaration of intention and issuing a duplicate, five dollars ($5.00);
(B)
For making, filing, and docketing the petition of a person petitioning for admission under this chapter as a resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas and for the final hearing, twenty-five dollars ($25.00); and
(C)
For entering the final order and issuing certificate of residence and domicile thereunder, if granted, twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
(2)
The fees collected by the clerk of the court in the residence and domicile proceeding shall be paid into the county general fund.
(b)
(1)
In addition to the fees required by this section and upon the filing of the petition to become a resident domiciled in the State of Arkansas, the petitioner shall deposit with, and pay to, the clerk of the court a sum of money sufficient to cover the expenses of subpoenaing and paying the legal fees of any witnesses for whom he or she may request a subpoena.
(2)
Upon the final discharge of the witnesses, the witnesses shall receive, if they demand from the clerk, the customary and usual fees from the moneys that the petitioner shall have paid to the clerk for such purposes. The residue, if any, shall be returned by the clerk to the petitioner.
Acts 1941, No. 355, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-1319
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 3 - DOMICILE (§§ 9-3-101 — 9-3-120) › Section 9-3-120 - Certified copies of papers, etc., as evidence

Certified copies of all papers, documents, certificates, and records required to be used, filed, recorded, or kept under any and all of the provisions of this chapter shall be admitted in evidence equally with the originals in any and all proceedings under this chapter and in all cases in which the originals might be admissible as evidence.
Acts 1941, No. 355, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-1303
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 4 - ARKANSAS DOMESTIC PEACE ACT (§§ 9-4-101 — 9-4-112) › Section 9-4-101 - Title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Domestic Peace Act".
Acts 2003, No. 1276, § 1
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 4 - ARKANSAS DOMESTIC PEACE ACT (§§ 9-4-101 — 9-4-112) › Section 9-4-102 - Definitions

As used in this chapter:
(1)
"Advocate" means an employee, supervisor, or administrator of a shelter;
(2)
"Commission" means the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission;
(3)
"Domestic abuse" means:
(A)
Physical harm, bodily injury, or assault between family or household members;
(B)
The infliction of fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury, or assault between family or household members; or
(C)
Any sexual conduct between family or household members, whether minors or adults, that constitutes a crime under the laws of this state;
(4)
"Family or household members" means:
(A)
Spouses;
(B)
Former spouses;
(C)
Parents;
(D)
Children;
(E)
Persons related by blood within the fourth degree of consanguinity;
(F)
Persons who presently cohabit or in the past cohabited together; and
(G)
Persons who presently have a child in common;
(5)
"Shelter" means any entity that:
(A)
Provides services including food, housing, advice, counseling, and assistance to victims of domestic abuse and their minor dependent children in this state; and
(B)
Meets the program, fiscal, and training requirements of this chapter;
(6)
"Victim" means any individual who:
(A)
Is eighteen (18) years of age or older, is a minor who has his or her disabilities removed, or is a married individual under eighteen (18) years of age;
(B)
Is the victim of domestic abuse; and
(C)
Seeks services at a shelter; and
(7)
"Volunteer" means any person who donates his or her time to provide services to victims at a shelter.
Acts 2003, No. 1276, § 1
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 4 - ARKANSAS DOMESTIC PEACE ACT (§§ 9-4-101 — 9-4-112) › Section 9-4-103 - Duties of the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission

(a)
Regarding the administration of the Domestic Peace Fund and an entity receiving funding under this chapter, the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission or its designee, to the extent funding is appropriated and available, shall:
(1)
Annually evaluate each shelter for compliance with the program, fiscal, and training requirements under this chapter;
(2)
Promulgate rules, procedures, and forms for the evaluation of each shelter;
(3)
Adopt a uniform system of recordkeeping to ensure the proper handling of funds by shelters;
(4)
Provide training and technical assistance to shelters to ensure minimum standards of service delivery;
(5)
Serve as a clearinghouse for information relating to domestic abuse; and
(6)
Provide educational programs on domestic abuse for the benefit of the general public, victims, specific groups of persons, and other persons as needed.
(b)
(1)
The commission may enter into contracts with any entity to fulfill its duties under this chapter.
(2)
The entity must meet the following requirements:
(A)
The entity is organized as a statewide nonprofit corporation that provides services, community education, and technical assistance to domestic violence shelters in the state; and
(B)
The entity is affiliated with one (1) or more of the following:
(i)
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence;
(ii)
The National Network to End Domestic Violence; or
(iii)
The Battered Women's Justice Project.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 702, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 2003, No. 1276, § 1
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 4 - ARKANSAS DOMESTIC PEACE ACT (§§ 9-4-101 — 9-4-112) › Section 9-4-104 - Receipt of money

Under this chapter and in the administration of the Domestic Peace Fund, the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission shall not accept money or other assistance from the federal government or any other entity or person if the acceptance would obligate the State of Arkansas except to the extent that money is available in the fund.
Acts 2003, No. 1276, § 1
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 4 - ARKANSAS DOMESTIC PEACE ACT (§§ 9-4-101 — 9-4-112) › Section 9-4-105 - Disbursement of funds

(a)
The Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission may disburse money appropriated from the Domestic Peace Fund exclusively for the following purposes:
(1)
To satisfy contractual obligations made to perform its duties under this section;
(2)
To make grants to shelters that meet the requirements of this section; and
(3)
To compensate the commission or its designee for administration costs associated with the performance of duties under this chapter.
(b)
The commission shall collect a one-percent-fee not to exceed seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) annually from the fund for administrative and operational costs incurred under this chapter.
Acts 2003, No. 1276, § 1
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 4 - ARKANSAS DOMESTIC PEACE ACT (§§ 9-4-101 — 9-4-112) › Section 9-4-106 - Program requirements

Every shelter shall:
(1)
Develop and implement a written nondiscrimination policy to provide services without regard to race, religion, color, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, or sexual preference;
(2)
Provide a facility that is open, accessible, and staffed by an advocate or a volunteer each day of the calendar year and twenty-four (24) hours each day;
(3)
Provide emergency housing and related supportive services in a safe, protective environment for victims of domestic abuse and their children;
(4)
(A)
Provide a crisis telephone hotline that is answered by an advocate or a volunteer who meets the training requirements under this chapter each day of the calendar year and twenty-four (24) hours each day.
(B)
The crisis telephone hotline shall not be answered by an answering machine, answering service, or mobile telephone;
(5)
(A)
Require all advocates and volunteers who provide direct services to victims to sign a written confidentiality agreement that prohibits the release of the following:
(i)
The names or other personal and identifying information about the victims who are served at the shelter; and
(ii)
The names or other personal and identifying information about the family or household members of the victims who are served at the shelter.
(B)
The confidentiality agreement shall not apply to advocates who testify in court.
(C)
The confidentiality agreement shall not prevent disclosure from federal grant review, audit, or reporting;
(6)
Develop and implement a written plan for outreach efforts to aid victims of domestic violence;
(7)
Provide peer support groups for victims;
(8)
Provide assistance and court advocacy for victims seeking orders of protection; and
(9)
Provide training and educational information on domestic violence for professionals, community organizations, and interested individuals.
Acts 2003, No. 1276, § 1
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 4 - ARKANSAS DOMESTIC PEACE ACT (§§ 9-4-101 — 9-4-112) › Section 9-4-107 - Fiscal requirements

Every shelter shall:
(1)
Incorporate in this state as a private nonprofit corporation that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code,
26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3)
, and that has the primary purpose of providing services to victims of domestic abuse or domestic violence;
(2)
Be governed by a board of directors;
(3)
Develop and implement written personnel policies that state the shelter's employment practices;
(4)
Develop and implement written procedures that conform with the uniform system of recordkeeping developed by the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission or its designee to ensure proper handling of funds; and
(5)
Provide the commission or its designee with statistical data that states the following:
(A)
The type of services provided by the shelter; and
(B)
The number of victims and children served each year.
Acts 2003, No. 1276, § 1
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 4 - ARKANSAS DOMESTIC PEACE ACT (§§ 9-4-101 — 9-4-112) › Section 9-4-108 - Training requirements

Every shelter shall:
(1)
(A)
Require each member of its board of directors to attend an orientation approved by the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission or its designee within six (6) months after joining the board of directors.
(B)
The orientation shall include an explanation of the dynamics of domestic violence and the role of a board member;
(2)
(A)
Require each advocate who provides direct services to victims to attend fifteen (15) hours of initial staff training approved by the commission or its designee.
(B)
Initial staff training shall include the following topics of instruction:
(i)
Crisis intervention;
(ii)
Case management;
(iii)
Safety planning;
(iv)
Individual or group facilitation; and
(v)
Proper procedure for answering the crisis telephone hotline;
(3)
(A)
Require each advocate who provides direct services to victims to attend ten (10) hours of continuing education annually that is approved by the commission or its designee.
(B)
Continuing education shall include the following topics of instruction:
(i)
Crisis intervention;
(ii)
Case management;
(iii)
Safety planning;
(iv)
Individual or group facilitation; and
(v)
The proper procedure for answering the crisis telephone hotline; and
(4)
(A)
Require volunteers who provide direct services to victims to attend ten (10) hours of initial training approved by the commission or its designee.
(B)
Initial staff training shall include the following topics of instruction:
(i)
Crisis intervention;
(ii)
Case management;
(iii)
Safety planning;
(iv)
Individual or group victim service session facilitation; and
(v)
The proper procedure for answering the crisis telephone hotline.
Acts 2003, No. 1276, § 1
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 4 - ARKANSAS DOMESTIC PEACE ACT (§§ 9-4-101 — 9-4-112) › Section 9-4-109 - Right of entry

The Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission or its designee may enter and inspect the premises of a shelter to perform an annual evaluation or to otherwise determine compliance with this chapter.
Acts 2003, No. 1276, § 1
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 4 - ARKANSAS DOMESTIC PEACE ACT (§§ 9-4-101 — 9-4-112) › Section 9-4-110 - Reports

The Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission or its designee shall provide an annual report by October 1 of each year to the Chair of the Senate Interim Committee on Children and Youth and the Chair of the House Committee on Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs containing the following information:
(1)
The incidence of domestic violence in this state based on information obtained from shelters under this chapter;
(2)
A description of shelters that meet the requirements of and receive funding from the commission or its designee under this chapter; and
(3)
The number of persons assisted by the shelters that receive funding from the commission or its designee under this chapter.
Acts 2003, No. 1276, § 1
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 4 - ARKANSAS DOMESTIC PEACE ACT (§§ 9-4-101 — 9-4-112) › Section 9-4-111 - Disclosure of information

Information received by the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission, its employees, or its designees through files, reports, evaluations, inspections, or otherwise shall be confidential information and shall not be disclosed publicly in a manner as to identify individuals or facilities.
Acts 2003, No. 1276, § 1
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 4 - ARKANSAS DOMESTIC PEACE ACT (§§ 9-4-101 — 9-4-112) › Section 9-4-112 - Immunity from civil liability

The Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission, its employees, and its designees shall be immune from civil liability for performing their duties under this chapter.
Acts 2003, No. 1276, § 1
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 5 - ARKANSAS CHILD SAFETY CENTER ACT (§§ 9-5-101 — 9-5-115) › Section 9-5-101 - Title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Child Safety Center Act".
Acts 2007, No. 703, § 5
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 5 - ARKANSAS CHILD SAFETY CENTER ACT (§§ 9-5-101 — 9-5-115) › Section 9-5-102 - Statewide purpose

The statewide purpose of this chapter is to establish a program that provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, nonprofit, and coordinated response to the investigation of sexual abuse of children and serious physical abuse of children in a child-focused and child-friendly facility known as a "child safety center".
Acts 2007, No. 703, § 5
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 5 - ARKANSAS CHILD SAFETY CENTER ACT (§§ 9-5-101 — 9-5-115) › Section 9-5-103 - Definitions

As used in this chapter:
(1)
"Board" means the Board of Directors of the Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas;
(2)
"Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas" means a nonprofit organization that is a chapter of the National Children's Alliance operating in this state for the purpose of promoting, assisting, and supporting the development, growth, and continuation of child safety centers in this state;
(3)
(A)
"Child safety center" means a nonprofit child-friendly facility that provides a location for forensic interviews and forensic medical examinations and ensures access for specialized mental health services during the course of a child maltreatment investigation.
(B)
A child safety center is commonly known as a "child advocacy center";
(4)
"Multidisciplinary team" means a collaborative group of individual professionals from diverse organizations and agencies who work together in a coordinated manner to ensure an effective response to child abuse and neglect cases so a child victim is not overlooked and essential services are provided in a timely manner; and
(5)
"Multidisciplinary team facilitator" means a person who:
(A)
Is responsible for establishing and sustaining:
(i)
Relationships among members of the multidisciplinary team that promote collaboration; and
(ii)
An atmosphere of trust and safety to partner for success in child abuse and neglect cases;
(B)
Serves as an advocate for the multidisciplinary team model;
(C)
Works with the members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective implementation of the multidisciplinary team model; and
(D)
Assumes the role of a multidisciplinary team coordinator and does not perform the role of a director or leader.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 975,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 568,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013
Acts 2007, No. 703, § 5
This section was amended by Act 2021, No. 975 to have subsection (a) but no subsection (b).
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 5 - ARKANSAS CHILD SAFETY CENTER ACT (§§ 9-5-101 — 9-5-115) › Section 9-5-105 - Receipt of money

Under this chapter and in the administration of the Arkansas Children's Advocacy Center Fund, the Department of Finance and Administration and the Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas shall not accept money or other assistance from the United States Government or any other entity or individual if the acceptance would obligate the State of Arkansas except to the extent that money is available in the fund.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 975,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 2007, No. 703, § 5
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 9 - FAMILY LAW (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-34-204) › Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-2-101 — 9-6-112) › Chapter 5 - ARKANSAS CHILD SAFETY CENTER ACT (§§ 9-5-101 — 9-5-115) › Section 9-5-106 - Disbursement of funds

(a)
The Department of Finance and Administration may disburse money appropriated from the Arkansas Children's Advocacy Center Fund for the following purposes:
(1)
To satisfy contractual obligations entered into by the Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas in order for the duties of the Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas under this section to be performed;
(2)
To make grants to child safety centers that meet the requirements of this section; and
(3)
To compensate the Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas or its designee for administration costs associated with the performance of duties under this chapter.
(b)
The Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas may contract with a physician or healthcare entity that specializes in child abuse to provide expert advice, medical evaluations, and medical training to child safety centers.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 975,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 2007, No. 703, § 5