Arkansas § 2-7-308 - Right to attorney — Duties of mediator.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 2-7-308 — Right to attorney — Duties of mediator., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-7-308. Right to attorney — Duties of mediator.
A farmer or other party has the right to be represented by an attorney at any mediation meeting or hearing. A waiver of this right before any mediation meeting or hearing is ineffective. At the initial mediation meeting and subsequent meetings, the mediator shall: Listen to the farmer and the creditors desiring to be heard; Attempt to mediate between the farmer and the creditors to reach a consensus where possible; Advise the farmer and creditor as to the existence of available assistance programs; Encourage the parties to adjust, refinance, or provide for the payment of the farmer's debts; and Advise, counsel, and assist the farmer and creditors in attempting to arrive at an agreement for the future conduct of financial relations among the parties or to arrive at a settlement which may be stipulated to in court for the resolution to the court action.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 2-7-308 cover?
Section 2-7-308 ("Right to attorney — Duties of mediator.") 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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