§ 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.