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This bill creates an additional circuit judgeship in the Nineteenth Judicial District-West to address increasing caseloads and ensure efficient judicial administration. The new circuit judge will be elected by district voters for a six-year term, with the same qualifications, salary, and benefits as existing circuit court judges. The judgeship will become effective on April 1, 2025, with the first election taking place in the 2026 nonpartisan judicial general election and the elected judge taking office on January 1, 2027. The county comprising the Nineteenth Judicial District-West will be responsible for providing courtroom and office facilities, supplies, and supporting personnel, including a court reporter and trial court administrator. The bill includes an emergency clause, indicating the urgent need for this additional judicial position to manage the district's caseload and ensure timely administration of justice. The Judicial Resources Assessment Committee has reviewed and recommended this new judgeship to help manage the district's judicial workload more effectively.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb234&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R