Arkansas § 9-27-312 - Notification to defendants.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-27-312 — Notification to defendants., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-27-312. Notification to defendants.
In a delinquency and family-in-need-of-services case, a juvenile defendant ten (10) years of age and above, any persons having care and control of the juveniles, and all adult defendants shall be served with a copy of the petition and either a notice of hearing or order to appear in the manner provided by the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure. In a dependent-neglected case: A juvenile respondent shall be served with a copy of the petition and all other pleadings by serving the juvenile's attorney ad litem in accordance with Rule 5 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure; and Each adult defendant shall be served in the manner provided in the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure with a copy of the petition and either a notice of a hearing or an order to appear.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-27-312
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-27-312 cover?
Section 9-27-312 ("Notification to defendants.") 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 § 9-27-312?
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