Arkansas § 11-9-801 - Methods of payment.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-9-801 — Methods of payment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-9-801. Methods of payment.
Compensation shall be paid by check, by electronic funds transfer, or by state warrant. Payment shall be made payable to the order of the person entitled to the compensation and paid directly to the person entitled to the compensation. If the compensation beneficiary is a mental incompetent or a minor of tender years or immature judgment, the Workers' Compensation Commission, in the exercise of its discretion, may direct that payment shall be made to a legally appointed guardian of the estate of the incompetent or minor.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 11-9-801
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-9-801 cover?
Section 11-9-801 ("Methods of payment.") 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 § 11-9-801?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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