Arkansas Code Title 16, Subtitle 6, Chapter 85, Subchapter 4 - Indictment Generally

• § 16-85-401 - Definition.
  As used in this code, unless the context otherwise requires, an "indictment" is an accusation in writing, found and presented by a grand jury...
• § 16-85-402 - Finding of Indictment by Jurors.
  (a) The concurrence of twelve (12) grand jurors is required to find an indictment.(b) When so found, it must be endorsed "a true bill"...
• § 16-85-403 - Contents.
  (a) (1) The language of the indictment must be certain as to the title of the prosecution, the name of the court in which...
• § 16-85-404 - [Repealed.]
• § 16-85-405 - Sufficiency and Errors.
  (a) (1) The indictment is sufficient if it can be understood from the indictment: (A) That it was found by a grand jury of...
• § 16-85-406 - Construction of Words.
  The words used in an indictment must be construed according to their usual acceptance in common language, except words and phrases defined by law,...
• § 16-85-407 - Amendment of Indictment and Filing of Bill of Particulars.
  (a) The prosecuting attorney or other attorney representing the state, with leave of the court, may amend an indictment as to matters of form...
• § 16-85-408 - Public Inspection and Disclosure.
  (a) When a grand jury indictment for any offense known to the laws of this state shall be found against any person not in...
• § 16-85-409 - Recording.
  (a) It shall be the duty of the clerks of the circuit courts of this state, whenever an arrest has been made of any...
• § 16-85-410 - [Repealed.]

Last modified: November 15, 2016