Supreme Court of Arkansas

In re Ark. R. Crim. P.

May 29, 20142014 Ark. 264

Summary

The Supreme Court of Arkansas adopted amendments to Rules 7.1 and 13.1 and adopted new Rule 33.8, with all changes effective July 1, 2014. The amendments authorize electronic transmission and receipt of warrant materials and testimony, while Rule 33.8 requires an on-the-record determination that a defendant knowingly waived the right to testify.