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There are 23 numbered judicial circuits; however, five circuits are split, resulting in 28 judicial circuits. Each has five divisions: criminal,

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, probate, domestic relations, and juvenile. Each circuit covers at least one of Arkansas's 75 counties. All judges in Arkansas are elected in non-partisan elections. Circuit judges serve six-year terms and must be attorneys licensed to practice law in Arkansas for six years before they assume office.

List of circuits

References

External links

* David O. Bowden,

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