What is Arkansas's law on arkansas domestic abuse act of 1991?

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Domestic Violence Laws in Arkansas.

Arkansas protection-order work is governed primarily by the Arkansas Domestic Abuse Act of 1991 at Ark. Code Ann. § 9-15-101 et seq., which allows survivors of domestic abuse to obtain civil orders of protection. Arkansas criminal statutes provide parallel domestic-battery offenses.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Key Arkansas Statutes

Arkansas Domestic Abuse Act of 1991Ark. Code Ann. § 9-15-101 et seq.

The Domestic Abuse Act authorizes ex parte and long-term orders of protection for victims of domestic abuse, with stay-away provisions, possession of the home, custody, and related relief.

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