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Useful Links:
ARKANSAS
Arkansas Department of Correction:
http://adc.arkansas.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Arkansas Judiciary:
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:
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.
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U.S. Government:
Department of Homeland Security
Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
Executive Office for Immigration Review
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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Circuit Courts:
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4th Judicial Circuit:
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Washington County Circuit Court
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Madison County Circuit Court
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19th West Judicial Circuit:
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Benton County Circuit Court
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District Courts:
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Washington County District Court
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Fayetteville District Court
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Bentonville District Court
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Federal Courts:
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United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
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United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas
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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:
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Circuit Courts: Serving as courts of general jurisdiction, they handle a broad spectrum of cases, including criminal, civil, probate, domestic relations, and juvenile matters.
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4th Judicial Circuit: Encompasses Washington and Madison counties.
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Washington County Circuit Court: Located in Fayetteville, it addresses major legal cases within the county.
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Madison County Circuit Court: Serves the residents of Madison County with comprehensive judicial services.
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19th West Judicial Circuit: Covers Benton County.
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Benton County Circuit Court: Situated in Bentonville, it manages significant legal proceedings for Benton County residents.
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District Courts: These courts possess limited jurisdiction, primarily overseeing misdemeanors, traffic violations, and civil cases with claims up to $25,000.
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Washington County District Court: Handles cases within Washington County.
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Fayetteville District Court: Specifically serves the city of Fayetteville, addressing local legal matters.
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Bentonville District Court: Manages cases arising in Bentonville and surrounding areas.
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Federal Courts:
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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.
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United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas: Handles bankruptcy cases for the region, with a divisional office in Fayetteville.