Teen Court: A Jury of Your Peers
Teen Court is an educational opportunity for young people interested in the field of criminal justice. High school students who are part of teen court...
Courts and Community
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Courts & Community provides information on the workings of the judicial branch of government in Arkansas – its functions, programs and services, and history. The series is a production of the Arkansas Supreme Court’s public education program.
Justice Joseph Morrison Hill and the Arkansas Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Former Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Joseph Morrison Hill of Fort Smith was dedicated to helping provide treatment for Arkansans battling tuber...
First African American Woman On Arkansas Supreme Court
Judge Andree Layton Roaf (1941–2009) was the first African-American woman to serve on the Arkansas Supreme Court.
Arkansan Serves As Lead Prosecutor in Nuremberg Trials
James Monroe McHaney was an Arkansas lawyer who played a key role in the prosecution of doctors who participated in the Holocaust during World War II....
Federal vs. State Courts
In our country, we have both federal courts and state courts. But what's the difference?
Arkansas Constitution
Throughout its history, Arkansas has been governed by five constitutions. Do you know how many amendments have been added to the current Arkansas Cons...
Justice Is An Allograph
Why is the word JUSTICE spelled JVSTICE on the front of the Justice Building in Little Rock?
First African American City Judge
We remember the life of the first elected black municipal judge in America, who was from Arkansas.
Live Streaming of Oral Arguments
When the Arkansas Supreme Court hears oral arguments, anyone can watch through our live stream. The proceedings are also archived and can be viewed at...
Court Interpreters
As our nation becomes more and more diverse, the need for court interpreters continues to grow.