Arkansas § 12-64-516 - Obtaining witnesses and other evidence.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-64-516 — Obtaining witnesses and other evidence., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-64-516. Obtaining witnesses and other evidence.
The trial counsel, the defense counsel, and the court-martial shall have equal opportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence in accordance with such rules as the Governor may prescribe. The military judge, the president of a court-martial, or a summary court officer may: Issue a warrant for the arrest of any accused person who, having been served with a warrant and copy of the charges, disobeys a written order by the convening authority to appear before the court; Issue subpoenas duces tecum and other subpoenas; Enforce by attachment the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers; and Sentence for refusal to be sworn or to answer as provided in actions before civil courts of the state. Process issued in court-martial cases to compel witnesses to appear and testify and to compel the production of other evidence shall run to any part of the state.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-64-516
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-64-516 cover?
Section 12-64-516 ("Obtaining witnesses and other evidence.") 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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