Arkansas § 9-19-303 - Duty to enforce.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-19-303 — Duty to enforce., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-19-303. Duty to enforce.
A court of this state shall recognize and enforce a child-custody determination of a court of another state if the latter court exercised jurisdiction in substantial conformity with this chapter or the determination was made under factual circumstances meeting the jurisdictional standards of this chapter and the determination has not been modified in accordance with this chapter. A court of this state may utilize any remedy available under other law of this state to enforce a child-custody determination made by a court of another state. The remedies provided in this subchapter are cumulative and do not affect the availability of other remedies to enforce a child-custody determination.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-19-303
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-19-303 cover?
Section 9-19-303 ("Duty to enforce.") 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 § 9-19-303?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 9-19-303 apply to my situation?
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