(a) The prosecuting attorney may then:
(1) Read the indictment to the jury;
(2) State the defendant's plea to the indictment and the punishment prescribed by law for the offense; and
(3) Make a brief statement of the evidence on which the state relies.
(b) The defendant or his or her counsel may then make a brief statement of the defense and the evidence upon which the defendant relies.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 16 - Practice, Procedure, And Courts
Subtitle 6 - Criminal Procedure Generally
Chapter 89 - Trial and Verdict
§ 16-89-101. Trial times and postponements
§ 16-89-103. Presence of defendant
§ 16-89-106. Defendant on bail for felony indictment
§ 16-89-107. Trial of issues of law or fact
§ 16-89-108. Waivers of trial by jury and death penalty
§ 16-89-109. Oath of jury members
§ 16-89-110. Opening statements
§ 16-89-111. Evidence generally
§ 16-89-112. Evidence — Proof of certain acts or facts
§ 16-89-113. Evidence — Acquittal upon certain insufficient evidence
§ 16-89-114. Documents — Production generally
§ 16-89-115. Documents — Production where in possession of state
§ 16-89-116. Documents — Discovery and inspection
§ 16-89-117. Limitation of witness fees in misdemeanor trials
§ 16-89-119. Lack of jurisdiction
§ 16-89-120. Proof of higher offense
§ 16-89-121. Facts charged do not constitute offense
§ 16-89-122. Dismissal of indictment
§ 16-89-123. Order of final arguments
§ 16-89-124. Exceptions to decisions of the court
§ 16-89-125. Deliberation of jury
§ 16-89-126. Verdict generally
§ 16-89-127. Verdict — Misdemeanor included in felony
§ 16-89-128. Polling of jury members