Arkansas § 12-64-402 - Jurisdiction generally.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-64-402 — Jurisdiction generally., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-64-402. Jurisdiction generally.
Each force of the organized militia has court-martial jurisdiction and powers over all persons subject to this code and shall follow the forms and procedures provided for similar courts of the United States Army and United States Air Force unless specifically enumerated in the Arkansas Code or by the Governor as the chief executive officer and Commander-in-Chief of the organized militia. The exercise of jurisdiction by one force over personnel of another force shall be in accordance with rules prescribed by the Governor. The jurisdiction of the military courts and boards established by this code shall be presumed and the burden of proof rests on any person seeking to oust those courts or boards of jurisdiction in any action or proceeding.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-64-402
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-64-402 cover?
Section 12-64-402 ("Jurisdiction generally.") 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.
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