Arkansas § 7-5-401 - Duties of county clerk.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 7-5-401 — Duties of county clerk., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-5-401. Duties of county clerk.
The county clerk shall be the custodian of the absentee ballots and early voting ballots for any early voting conducted by the county clerk. The county clerk shall be furnished a suitable room at the county courthouse or other location designated for the purpose of exercising all the powers and duties concerning the application for, the issuance of, and the voting of absentee and early voting ballots required by law of the county clerk. In counties with more than one (1) county seat, the county clerk shall conduct: Absentee voting in the courthouse or other room provided by the county; and Early voting at the county clerk's designated early voting location in each county seat if the county clerk conducts early voting under § 7-5-418.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 7-5-401
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 7-5-401 cover?
Section 7-5-401 ("Duties of county clerk.") 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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