(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 the petition, and the records and files of the case, whether an evidentiary hearing is warranted.
(b) In the event a hearing is deemed necessary, the judge shall fix and announce a day of court to be held within forty-five (45) days from the date of application.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 16 - Practice, Procedure, And Courts
Subtitle 7 - Particular Proceedings And Remedies
Chapter 115 - Mandamus and Prohibition
§ 16-115-103. Precedence of petitions over other actions
§ 16-115-104. Hearings — Necessity — Time
§ 16-115-105. Notice of hearing
§ 16-115-107. Determination of petition