(a) Forcible entries and detainers and unlawful detainers are cognizable before the:
(1) Circuit court of any county in which the offenses may be committed; and
(2) District court with jurisdiction concurrent with the jurisdiction of the circuit court, if permitted by rule or order of the Supreme Court.
(b) As used in this subchapter, “court” means:
(1) A circuit court; and
(2) If permitted by rule or order of the Supreme Court, a district court.
Structure Arkansas Code
Chapter 60 - Miscellaneous Proceedings Relating to Property
Subchapter 3 - Forcible Entry and Detainer — Unlawful Detainer
§ 18-60-301. Legislative intent
§ 18-60-302. Improper entry prohibited
§ 18-60-303. Actions constituting forcible entry and detainer
§ 18-60-304. Actions constituting unlawful detainer
§ 18-60-305. Applicability to all estates
§ 18-60-306. Jurisdiction — Definition
§ 18-60-307. Proceedings in court
§ 18-60-308. Title to premises not adjudicated
§ 18-60-309. Judgment for plaintiff — Assessment of damages — Writs of possession and restitution
§ 18-60-310. Execution of writ of possession