§ 12-62-802. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) (A) “Back pay” means the amount of compensation that an employee would have earned if the employer had not engaged in conduct prohibited under this subchapter. (B) “Back pay” shall not include any compensation that would have been earned before two (2) years from the date that the cause […]
§ 12-62-705. Residential leases
When a soldier or airman is ordered to active military service of the State of Arkansas for more than one hundred eighty (180) days under § 12-62-704, the soldier or airman, or the spouse of the soldier or airman, is entitled to terminate and cancel the lease for the primary residence of the soldier, airman, […]
§ 12-62-706. Reopening default judgments
(a) A default judgment rendered in any civil action against a service member during a period of military service or within thirty (30) days after termination of the military service may be set aside if: (1) The person was prejudiced by reason of his or her military service in making a defense to the action; […]
§ 12-62-707. Stay of proceedings
(a) If at any point during an action or proceeding it appears that a plaintiff or defendant is a service member and in the conduct of the proceedings may be adversely affected by his or her military service, the court may, on its own motion, stay the proceedings. (b) The court may stay the proceedings […]
§ 12-62-708. Fines and penalties on contracts
(a) If compliance with the terms of a contract is stayed under this subchapter, a fine or penalty may not accrue by reason of failure to comply during the period of the stay. (b) If a service member has not obtained a stay and a fine or penalty is imposed for nonperformance of an obligation, […]
§ 12-62-709. Exercise of rights not to affect future financial transactions
Application by a service member in military service for, or receipt of, a stay, postponement, or suspension under this subchapter in the payment of any fine, penalty, insurance premium, or other civil obligation or liability may not be used for any of the following: (1) A determination by any lender or other person that the […]
§ 12-62-710. Stay of execution of judgment
Unless the court determines on the record that the ability of the service member to comply with the judgment or order entered or sought is not materially affected by reason of his or her military service, the court may, on its own motion, or upon application to it by the service member or another person […]
§ 12-62-711. Duration of stay
(a) Any stay of an action, proceeding, attachment, or execution ordered by any court under this subchapter may be ordered for the period of military service, plus sixty (60) days after its termination or any part of that time period. (b) Where the service member in military service is a codefendant with others, the plaintiff, […]
§ 12-62-501. Legislative findings
(a) The General Assembly recognizes that: (1) Modern warfare and the corresponding advancements in weapons require a higher level of intelligence and skill and, therefore, a better educated soldier. Minimum enlistment criteria are increasing with the passage of time and the advent of new technology; (2) While enlistment incentives have remained the same for Reserve […]
§ 12-62-712. Statutes of limitations affected by military service
The period of military service is not included in computing any period limited by law, rule, or order for bringing an action or proceeding in any court, board, bureau, commission, department, or other agency of government by or against any person in military service or by or against his or her heirs, executors, administrators, or […]