§ 16-17-1102 - Definitions.

16-17-1102. Definitions.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) (A) "District court" means a court created under 16-17-901 et seq.

(B) "District court" includes a department of a district court;

(2) "Pilot state district court judge" means a full-time judge:

(A) Whose salary is paid by the state;

(B) Who is not engaged in the private practice of law; and

(C) Who is available for work in circuit court under rules adopted by the Arkansas Supreme Court; and

(3) "Pilot state district court judgeship" means a district court that has:

(A) Criminal jurisdiction, as established by the General Assembly; and

(B) Civil jurisdiction, as established by the Arkansas Supreme Court.