Adoption of Administrative Order No. 24

Summary

The Supreme Court of Arkansas adopted Administrative Order 24 to establish procedures governing the hiring, termination, and employment-related restrictions affecting court and Administrative Office of the Courts personnel. The order requires specified approval from the Director or at least four justices before certain terminations or employment restrictions may occur, rescinds noncompliant terminations occurring on or after January 1, 2025, and authorizes contempt consequences for violations.