Arkansas § 9-12-303 - Venue — Service of process.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-12-303 — Venue — Service of process., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-12-303. Venue — Service of process.
The proceedings shall be in the county where the complainant resides unless the complainant is a nonresident of the State of Arkansas and the defendant is a resident of the state, in which case the proceedings shall be in the county where the defendant resides and, in any event, the process may be directed to any county in the state. In actions initiated by the Office of Child Support Enforcement of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration or the Department of Human Services, proceedings may also be commenced in the county where the defendant resides. When a spouse initiates an action against the other spouse for an absolute divorce, divorce from bed and board, or separate maintenance, then the venue for the initial action shall also be the venue for any of the three (3) named actions filed by the other spouse, regardless of the residency of the other spouse.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-12-303
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-12-303 cover?
Section 9-12-303 ("Venue — Service of process.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 9-12-303?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-12-303" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 9-12-303 apply to my situation?
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