(a) A debt collector who brings a legal action on a debt against a consumer shall:
(1) For an action to enforce an interest in real property securing the consumer's obligation, bring the action in the county where all or part of the real property is located; or
(2) For an action not described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section, bring the action only in the county:
(A) In which the consumer signed the contract sued upon; or
(B) In which the consumer resides at the commencement of the action.
(b) This subchapter does not create a cause of action by a debt collector.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses
Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions
Chapter 24 - Collection Agencies
Subchapter 5 - Arkansas Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
§ 17-24-503. Acquisition of location information
§ 17-24-504. Communication in connection with debt collection
§ 17-24-505. Harassment or abuse
§ 17-24-506. False or misleading representations
§ 17-24-508. Validation of debts
§ 17-24-510. Legal actions by debt collectors