The circuit courts of this state shall have exclusive jurisdiction for the involuntary commitment procedures initiated pursuant to this subchapter. The circuit judge may conduct hearings pursuant to this subchapter in a receiving facility or program where the person is detained or residing at the Arkansas State Hospital or within any county of his or her judicial district.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subtitle 4 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Chapter 64 - Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Subchapter 8 - Persons Addicted to Alcohol or Drugs
§ 20-64-805. Inspections — Procedures
§ 20-64-810. Voluntary admissions
§ 20-64-811. Continued detention
§ 20-64-812. Absence from receiving facility or program
§ 20-64-815. Petition for involuntary commitment
§ 20-64-816. Petition for immediate detention
§ 20-64-817. Statement of rights
§ 20-64-820. Appointment of counsel
§ 20-64-821. Initial hearing — Determination — Evaluation
§ 20-64-822. Pleadings — Involuntary commitment
§ 20-64-823. Filing of petition — Legal representation
§ 20-64-824. Additional commitment
§ 20-64-828. Presumption of competency