§ 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 […]
§ 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.
§ 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, […]
§ 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 […]
§ 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.
§ 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.
§ 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 […]
§ 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 […]
§ 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) […]
§ 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 […]