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Ark. Code Ann. § 18-60-306: Jurisdiction - Definition

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  1. AR Code
  2. Title 18
  3. Chapter 60
  4. Subchapter 3

(a) Forcible entries and detainers and unlawful detainers are cognizable before the: (1) Circuit court of any county in which the offenses may be committed; and (2) District court with jurisdiction concurrent with the jurisdiction of the circuit court, if permitted by rule or order of the Supreme Court. (b) As used in this subchapter, "court" means: (1) A circuit court; and (2) If permitted by rule or order of the Supreme Court, a district court. Acts 1981, No. 615, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-1506; Acts 2007, No. 535, § 1.

(a) Forcible entries and detainers and unlawful detainers are cognizable before the: (1) Circuit court of any county in which the offenses may be committed; and (2) District court with jurisdiction concurrent with the jurisdiction of the circuit court, if permitted by rule or order of the Supreme Court.

(1) Circuit court of any county in which the offenses may be committed; and

(2) District court with jurisdiction concurrent with the jurisdiction of the circuit court, if permitted by rule or order of the Supreme Court.

(b) As used in this subchapter, "court" means: (1) A circuit court; and (2) If permitted by rule or order of the Supreme Court, a district court.

(1) A circuit court; and

(2) If permitted by rule or order of the Supreme Court, a district court.

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