Arkansas Code
Subchapter 17 - Criminal Nuisance Abatement Boards
§ 14-54-1704. Hearing and board findings

(a) At a hearing:
(1) A criminal nuisance abatement board may consider any evidence, including evidence of the general reputation of the place or premises; and
(2) The owner of the premises shall have an opportunity to present evidence in his or her defense.

(b) All witnesses at a hearing shall be sworn.
(c)
(1) After the hearing, the board may declare the place or premises to be:
(A) A public nuisance as defined by §§ 5-74-109, 14-54-1502, and 16-105-402; or
(B) Used for prostitution as defined by § 5-70-102.

(2) After declaring a place or premises a nuisance, the board shall make a factual determination as to the reasons why the board finds that a public nuisance exists.

(d) The sworn testimony and the board's findings shall become a part of the record.

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