In re Ark. R. Crim. P. 1.8 & 7.1 and Ark. Sup. Ct. R. 6-6

Summary

The Supreme Court of Arkansas adopted and republished proposed amendments to Arkansas Rule of Criminal Procedure 1.8, Rule 7.1, and Arkansas Supreme Court Rule 6-6. The amendments clarify magistrates' authority, permit delegation of the physical issuance of arrest warrants to clerks or deputy clerks, allocate in forma pauperis jurisdiction between trial and appellate courts, and specify required information and timing for attorney-fee motions. The changes became effective immediately.