§ 16-85-701. Definition

As used in this code, unless the context otherwise requires, an arraignment is the reading of the indictment to the defendant and the asking of him or her if he or she pleads guilty or not guilty to the indictment.

§ 16-85-702. Arraignment for felonies and misdemeanors — Exception

The arraignment shall only be made in indictments for felonies and misdemeanors and may be dispensed with by the court, with the defendant’s consent.

§ 16-85-706. Motion to set aside indictment

(a) The motion to set aside the indictment can only be made on the following grounds: (1) A substantial error in the summoning or formation of the grand jury; (2) That some person other than the grand jurors was present before the grand jury when they finally acted upon the indictment; and (3) That the […]

§ 16-85-709. Pleas generally

There are but three (3) kinds of pleas to an indictment or information: (1) A plea of guilty; (2) A plea of nolo contendere; or (3) A plea of not guilty.

§ 16-85-713. Leave of court to enter nolle prosequi

No prosecuting attorney shall enter a nolle prosequi on any indictment or in any other way discontinue or abandon the indictment without the leave of the court in which the indictment is pending and without being first entered on the docket.

§ 16-85-714. No contact orders — Definitions

(a) As used in this section: (1) “Court” means a judge or judicial officer; and (2) “No contact order” means an order issued by a court to a defendant at or after his or her first appearance on charges as described under Rule 8.1 of the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure that prohibits the defendant […]