Statutes & Court Rules

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The Arkansas Code is a collection of laws passed by the legislature. These laws govern many parts of life, including criminal activity, marriage and divorce, child custody, and more. The Arkansas Code must be read in consultation with court cases that have interpreted the law and the Arkansas and U.S. Constitutions.

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A Constitution is a fundamental statement of law. All laws passed by the Arkansas General Assembly must comply with the Arkansas Constitution.

To understand the Arkansas Constitution, you must read it along with the rulings of the Supreme Court of Arkansas and the U.S. Supreme Court.

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A Constitution is a fundamental statement of law. All laws in the U.S. must comply with the U.S. Constitution.

To understand the U.S. Constitution, you must read it along with the rulings of the Supreme Court of Arkansas and the U.S. Supreme Court.

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The Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure are court rules that govern how non-criminal cases move through court. This includes how to: format documents, notify the other party about what is happening in the case, get information from the other party, request a filing fee waiver, and more.

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The Arkansas Rules of Evidence govern what kinds of evidence an Arkansas court can consider when deciding a case. These rules apply in civil and criminal cases.

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The Arkansas District Court Rules are court rules that govern how non-criminal cases move through district court. This includes how to: format documents, notify the other party about what is happening in the case, appeal to circuit court, and more.