Section 20-64-802 - Jurisdiction

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.Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 10, § 2.