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AR HB1937
Bill
Status
4/10/2019
Primary Sponsor
Carol Dalby
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AI Summary
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Repeals Arkansas Code § 16-17-1113(e) regarding the transition of Cleburne and Stone counties to state district courts in 2021
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Repeals Arkansas Code § 16-17-1113(h) regarding the transition of Monroe and Arkansas counties to state district courts in 2021
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Creates a new state district court judgeship effective January 1, 2025, for cities and counties currently served by local district courts
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Establishes the Thirteenth District composed of Stone and Cleburne counties with five departments in Heber Springs, Greers Ferry, Concord, Quitman, and Mountain View, served by one districtwide-elected judge
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Establishes the Sixteenth Judicial District composed of Monroe and Arkansas counties with seven departments in Stuttgart, DeWitt, Gillett, St. Charles, Brinkley, Clarendon, and Holly Grove, served by one districtwide-elected judge
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Requires reorganized districts to comply with cost-sharing requirements established in § 16-17-1106 effective January 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Concerning The Transition From Local District Courts To State District Courts.
Last Action
Notification that HB1937 is now Act 868
4/10/2019