§ 16-7-204. Counseling by attorneys
An attorney licensed in this state when practicing in this state is encouraged to advise his or her client about the dispute resolution process options available to him or her and to assist him or her in the selection of the technique or procedure, including litigation, deemed appropriate for dealing with the client’s dispute, case, […]
§ 16-7-205. Duty to keep records of dispute resolution efforts and to file annual reports
The courts and all the other elements of government expressed or implied by § 16-17-201(3) may keep information concerning all their efforts to use dispute resolution processes, whether or not such efforts lead to successful outcomes.
§ 16-7-206. Confidentiality of communications in dispute resolution procedures
(a) Except as provided by subsection (c) of this section, a communication relating to the subject matter of any civil or criminal dispute made by a participant in a dispute resolution process, whether before or after the institution of formal judicial proceedings, is confidential and is not subject to disclosure and may not be used […]
§ 16-7-207. Immunity of impartial third parties
No impartial third party administering or participating in a dispute resolution process shall be held liable for civil damages for any statement or decision made in connection with or arising out of the conduct of a dispute resolution process unless the person acted in a manner exhibiting willful or wanton misconduct.
§ 16-6-201. Indigent care — Rules — Definition
(a) As used in this section, “healthcare professional” means a person who: (1) Is licensed or certified under Subtitle 3 of Title 17; or (2) Is a student or resident of a healthcare profession program leading to a professional degree, a license, or certification under Subtitle 3 of Title 17 who is: (A) Providing services […]
§ 16-7-101. Purpose
The purpose of this subchapter is to encourage, promote, and develop voluntary alternative processes throughout the state to resolve disputes, cases, and controversies of all kinds.
§ 16-7-102. Arkansas Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission established — Terms of members — Meetings — Rules — Quorum
(a) (1) (A) There is hereby created the Arkansas Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission, which shall consist of seven (7) members. (B) (i) Three (3) members shall be attorneys appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, one (1) of whom shall have been recommended to the court by the Arkansas Bar Association. (ii) One […]
§ 16-7-103. Staffing
(a) General staff support, facilities, and operating assistance for the Arkansas Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission shall be provided by the Administrative Office of the Courts from funds appropriated for that purpose by the General Assembly. (b) The commission shall select a Coordinator of Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs who shall be an employee of the Administrative […]
§ 16-4-102. Service
A. Manner and Proof of Service. (1) When the law of this state authorizes service outside this state, the service, when reasonably calculated to give actual notice, may be made: (2) Proof of service outside this state may be made by affidavit of the individual who made the service or in the manner prescribed by […]
§ 16-7-104. Powers and duties of commission
The Arkansas Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission shall have the authority and responsibility to: (1) Promote in a systematic manner the appropriate use of alternative dispute resolution; (2) Provide education to the courts, other government agencies, and the public on the methods, advantages, and applications of alternative dispute resolution; (3) (A) Establish standards and rules for […]