Arkansas § 9-19-315 - Role of prosecutor or public official.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-19-315 — Role of prosecutor or public official., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-19-315. Role of prosecutor or public official.
In a case arising under this chapter or involving the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, the prosecuting attorney may take any lawful action, including resort to a proceeding under this subchapter or any other available civil proceeding to locate a child, obtain the return of a child, or enforce a child-custody determination if there is: an existing child-custody determination; a request to do so from a court in a pending child-custody proceeding; a reasonable belief that a criminal statute has been violated; or a reasonable belief that the child has been wrongfully removed or retained in violation of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. A prosecuting attorney acting under this section acts on behalf of the court and may not represent any party.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-19-315
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-19-315 cover?
Section 9-19-315 ("Role of prosecutor or public official.") 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 § 9-19-315?
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