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§ 16-17-1101. Legislative findings

The General Assembly finds that: (1) The goal expressed by Arkansas citizens with the adoption of Amendment 80 to the Arkansas Constitution was the creation of a three-tiered unified court system; (2) The current structure of limited jurisdiction courts consists of a combination of full-time and part-time district and city courts funded by city and […]

§ 16-17-1102. Definitions

As used in this subchapter: (1) “Department” means the physical location where sessions of court are held; (2) “District” means the geographical area in which a state district court may exercise jurisdiction and from which a state district court judge is elected; (3) “Division” means the designation of the judicial positions for case management or […]