Arkansas § 14-55-402 - Admissibility of copies in evidence.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-55-402 — Admissibility of copies in evidence., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-55-402. Admissibility of copies in evidence.
The printed copies of the bylaws and ordinances of any municipal corporation published under its authority, and transcripts of any bylaw, ordinance, or of any act or proceeding of any municipal corporation, recorded in any book or entered on any minutes or journal, kept under the direction of the municipal corporation and certified by its clerk, shall be received in evidence for any purpose for which the original ordinances, books, minutes, or journals would be received with as much effect. It shall be the duty of the clerk or recorder to furnish the transcript to persons demanding it, and he shall be entitled to charge therefor at the same rate that the clerks of the county and circuit court are entitled to charge for transcripts for such courts.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 14-55-402
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-55-402 cover?
Section 14-55-402 ("Admissibility of copies in 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.
How do I cite Arkansas § 14-55-402?
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