(a) The Arkansas State Claims Commission may appoint a special master with specialized knowledge and skill to assist the commission in achieving a more timely resolution of complex litigation arising from a claim or action.
(b)
(1) All or part of a special master's findings may be included as part of or in addition to a commission's final order.
(2) The special master's findings, if disputed by a party, may be raised on appeal.
Structure Arkansas Code
Chapter 10 - Claims Against the State
Subchapter 2 - Arkansas State Claims Commission
§ 19-10-201. Creation of commission — Members — Salary and expense reimbursement
§ 19-10-202. Director — Personnel
§ 19-10-203. Duties of director
§ 19-10-205. Rulemaking authority
§ 19-10-210. Notice and hearings
§ 19-10-211. Appeals of decisions — Jurisdiction — Time periods to file
§ 19-10-212. Reports of state agency liability
§ 19-10-215. Restrictions on awards
§ 19-10-216. Final orders — Findings of fact and conclusions of law required
§ 19-10-217. Motions — Grounds required to preserve for appeal
§ 19-10-218. Interlocutory appeals prohibited
§ 19-10-219. Small claims adjudication
§ 19-10-220. Special masters authorized
§ 19-10-221. Abuse of process by litigants
§ 19-10-222. Corporate or business entity to be represented by attorney
§ 19-10-223. Failure to exhaust available state or administrative remedy