Arkansas § 7-5-808 - Finding of guilt — Effect.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 7-5-808 — Finding of guilt — Effect., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-5-808. Finding of guilt — Effect.
Should it be proved to the satisfaction of the trial judge, in cases instituted under this subchapter, that a successful candidate has been guilty of violating the Political Practices Act or any of the laws regulating general, primary, or special elections, the circuit court shall enter the finding as a part of the judgment, irrespective of the determination of the issues in other suits filed under this subchapter or the verdict of the jury in a criminal prosecution. The judgment to that effect shall operate to deprive the candidate of the nomination, and the vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided by law.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 7-5-808
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 7-5-808 cover?
Section 7-5-808 ("Finding of guilt — Effect.") 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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