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AR SB552
Bill
Status
4/10/2019
Primary Sponsor
Larry Teague
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AI Summary
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Reorganizes local district courts in specified cities and counties into state district courts, effective January 1, 2025 (previously scheduled for January 1, 2029)
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Establishes the Thirty-Sixth Judicial District comprising Little River, Sevier, Pike, and Howard counties with seven departments located in Ashdown, Foreman, Winthrop, De Queen, Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Glenwood, served by two state district court judges elected districtwide
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Establishes the Fortieth District comprising Clark and Pike counties with six departments located in Arkadelphia, Amity, Caddo Valley, Gurdon, Murfreesboro, and Glenwood, served by one state district court judge elected districtwide
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Requires reorganized districts to comply with cost-sharing requirements established in Arkansas Code § 16-17-1106
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New state district court judgeships become effective January 1, 2025, and shall be placed on the 2024 nonpartisan judicial election ballot
Legislative Description
Concerning The Reorganization Of Local District Courts Into State District Courts.
Last Action
Notification that SB552 is now Act 817
4/10/2019