Arkansas Code Title 16, Subtitle 7, Chapter 115 - Mandamus and Prohibition

• § 16-115-101 - Definitions.
  As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Writ of mandamus" means an order of the circuit court granted upon the...
• § 16-115-102 - Jurisdiction.
  The circuit court shall have power to hear and determine petitions for the writ of mandamus and prohibition and to issue such writs to...
• § 16-115-103 - Precedence of Petitions Over Other Actions.
  Petitions for writs of mandamus or prohibition shall have precedence over all other actions and proceedings and shall be heard and determined summarily.
• § 16-115-104 - Hearings -- Necessity -- Time.
  (a) It shall be within the discretion of the judge having jurisdiction, within forty-five (45) days from the date of application, to determine from...
• § 16-115-105 - Notice of Hearing.
  (a) Notice of hearing upon any petition for a writ of mandamus or prohibition shall be served in writing upon the officer or persons...
• § 16-115-106 - Answer.
  The party against whom the writ of mandamus or prohibition is sought, when properly served with notice, shall file answer before hearing and show...
• § 16-115-107 - Determination of Petition.
  The court shall hear and determine all questions of law and fact arising on the petition for a writ of mandamus or prohibition. The...
• § 16-115-108 - Interlocutory Orders.
  During the pendency of any proceeding upon a petition for a writ of mandamus or prohibition, the court having jurisdiction, or the judge in...
• § 16-115-109 - Appeals by State.
  Where the interest or rights of the state or the public is affected by a writ of mandamus or prohibition, the prosecuting attorney or...

Last modified: November 15, 2016