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USEFUL INFORMATION

USEFUL

LINKS

REVIEWS, AWARDS,

& RECOGNITION

Awards and Recognition

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Useful Links:

ARKANSAS

 

Arkansas Department of Correction:

http://adc.arkansas.gov/Pages/default.aspx

 

Arkansas Judiciary:

https://courts.arkansas.gov

 

Washington County:

https://www.co.washington.ar.us

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The Washington County Detention Center website - provides information on the local court system, services to residents, and Washington County Sheriff’s inmate roster.     

https://www.co.washington.ar.us/index.aspx?page=106

 

Benton County:

http://bentoncountyar.gov

 

The sheriff’s office can be accessed here

http://www.bentoncountysheriff.org/JailInfo.asp

 

The active search warrant list can be found at

http://www.bentoncountysheriff.org/warrantsearch.aspx

 

Landlord/Tenant Law:

http://www.arlegalservices.org/system/files/FSLandlordTenantOverview.pdf

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Criminal Immigration Law:

 

American Immigration Council - The American Immigration Council provides practice advisories.

http://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org

 

The Advocates for Human Rights - This website contains human rights toolkits and resources.

http://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org

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American Civil Liberties Union - The American Civil Liberties Union provides access to ACLU papers concerning immigration and links to archive Congress papers.

 

Data Center: Research for Justice - The Data Center provides research on the effects of deportation on families.

http://www.datacenter.org/justice-detained-the-effects-of-deportation-on-immigrant-families/

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Defending Immigrants Partnership - The Defending Immigrants Partnership was formed to help defense attorneys effectively represent noncitizens.

http://defendingimmigrants.org

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center - The ILRC supports Immigration attorneys with the ever-changing legal landscape.

http://www.ilrc.org

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U.S. Government: 

 

Department of Homeland Security

http://www.dhs.gov

 

Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement

http://www.ice.gov

 

Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services

http://www.uscis.gov

 

Executive Office for Immigration Review

http://www.justice.gov/eoir/

 

Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs

http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english.html

 

Department of State – Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

http://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/hrrpt/

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Northwest Arkansas encompasses several counties, each served by various courts with specific jurisdictions. Understanding these courts is essential for clients seeking legal representation in the region. Below is a comprehensive overview:

List of Court Jurisdictions in Northwest Arkansas:

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  1. Circuit Courts:

    • 4th Judicial Circuit:

      • Washington County Circuit Court

      • Madison County Circuit Court

    • 19th West Judicial Circuit:

      • Benton County Circuit Court

  2. District Courts:

    • Washington County District Court

    • Fayetteville District Court

    • Bentonville District Court

  3. Federal Courts:

    • United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas

    • United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas

 

 

Outline of Court Jurisdictions:

 

State Courts:

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Circuit Courts (General Jurisdiction)

1. 4th Judicial Circuit - Washington County Circuit Court - Madison County Circuit Court

2. 19th West Judicial Circuit - Benton County Circuit Court B.

 

District Courts (Limited Jurisdiction)

1. Washington County District Court

2. Fayetteville District Court 3 Bentonville District Court

 

Federal Courts:

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United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas

United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas

 

Summary of Court Jurisdictions:

In Northwest Arkansas, the judicial system is structured to address various legal matters across state and federal levels.

 

State Courts:

  • Circuit Courts: Serving as courts of general jurisdiction, they handle a broad spectrum of cases, including criminal, civil, probate, domestic relations, and juvenile matters.

    • 4th Judicial Circuit: Encompasses Washington and Madison counties.

      • Washington County Circuit Court: Located in Fayetteville, it addresses major legal cases within the county.

      • Madison County Circuit Court: Serves the residents of Madison County with comprehensive judicial services.

    • 19th West Judicial Circuit: Covers Benton County.

      • Benton County Circuit Court: Situated in Bentonville, it manages significant legal proceedings for Benton County residents.

  • District Courts: These courts possess limited jurisdiction, primarily overseeing misdemeanors, traffic violations, and civil cases with claims up to $25,000.

    • Washington County District Court: Handles cases within Washington County.

    • Fayetteville District Court: Specifically serves the city of Fayetteville, addressing local legal matters.

    • Bentonville District Court: Manages cases arising in Bentonville and surrounding areas.

 

Federal Courts:

  • United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas: This federal court has jurisdiction over federal cases originating in Northwest Arkansas, with a divisional office in Fayetteville.

  • United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas: Handles bankruptcy cases for the region, with a divisional office in Fayetteville.

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