(a) If the case is not submitted without argument, the party having the burden of proof shall have the opening and conclusion of the argument. If, upon the demand of the adverse party, the attorney prosecuting for the state or the attorney for the defense shall refuse to openly and fully state the grounds on which he or she claims a verdict, the party so refusing shall be refused the conclusion of the argument.
(b) If more than one (1) counsel on each side shall argue the case, they shall do so alternately.
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