Arkansas § 9-17-301 - Proceedings under chapter.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-17-301 — Proceedings under chapter., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-17-301. Proceedings under chapter.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, this article applies to all proceedings under this chapter. An individual petitioner or a support enforcement agency may initiate a proceeding authorized under this chapter by filing a petition in an initiating tribunal for forwarding to a responding tribunal or by filing a petition or a comparable pleading directly in a tribunal of another state or a foreign country which has or can obtain personal jurisdiction over the respondent.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-17-301
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-17-301 cover?
Section 9-17-301 ("Proceedings under chapter.") 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 § 9-17-301?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-17-301" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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