11 chapters · 330 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-802 Circuit court proceedings
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(a) If the complaint is sufficiently definite to make a prima facie case, unless the circuit court in which it is filed is in session or is to convene within thirty (30) days, the judge shall call a special term which shall possess the powers of a court convened in a regular term…
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-803 Special judges for additional contests
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(a) In the event that there are more election contests brought under this section than the circuit court judge can dispose of prior to ten (10) days before any election to be held, either of the parties to the contest may so report to the circuit judge in vacation or otherwise, w…
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-804 Trial — Appeal — Enforcement — Other laws superseded
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(a) The election contest shall be tried by the circuit judge in open court without a jury. (b) An appeal may be taken from the judgment. However, the appeal shall not operate as a supersedeas by judicial order or otherwise and the judgment of the circuit court shall be obeyed by …
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-805 Contest of state legislative offices
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(a) Any contest to the eligibility, qualifications, or election to serve as a member of the Senate shall be in accordance with the rules and procedures for election contests as established by that chamber under its governing rules. (b) (1) (A) Any action to contest eligibility, q…