Arkansas § 14-14-1002 - Other judicial authorities of county court.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-14-1002 — Other judicial authorities of county court., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-14-1002. Other judicial authorities of county court.
Injunctions, Restraining Orders, and Provisional Writs. In case of the absence of the circuit judge from the county, the county court may issue injunctions, restraining orders, and other provisional writs after the action has been commenced, but not before. However, either party may have the order reviewed by the circuit judge. Defense of County. In cases when appeals are prosecuted in the circuit court or Supreme Court, the county judge shall defend them, and all expenses or money paid out by reason of his or her defense shall be repaid by the proper county, by order of the county court. Writs of Habeas Corpus. The county judge shall have power, in the absence of the circuit judge from the county, to issue, hear, and determine writs of habeas corpus, under such regulations and restrictions as shall be provided by law. Compensation. The county judge shall receive such compensation for his or her services as presiding judge of the county court as may be provided by law.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-14-1002 cover?
Section 14-14-1002 ("Other judicial authorities of county court.") 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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