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Civil courts hear civil matters—which are generally lawsuits regarding disputes between persons or entities in which money, property, or personal rights under the law are at issue. Civil matters are distinguishable from criminal matters, which generally involve a city, state, or federal government prosecuting a person or entity for the commission of a crime.

In Arkansas, civil courts are responsible for adjudicating non-criminal disputes between parties, which may include individuals, businesses, or other entities. These disputes often involve issues such as contracts, property, personal injury, family law, and other matters where the parties seek monetary damages, equitable relief, or the enforcement of legal rights. Unlike criminal cases, where the government prosecutes violations of criminal law, civil cases are typically initiated by a plaintiff seeking remedy from a defendant. The Arkansas judicial system includes various levels of civil courts, including small claims courts for minor matters, circuit courts for general civil litigation, and appellate courts for reviewing decisions. The specific procedures and rules governing civil litigation in Arkansas are outlined in the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure, and the jurisdictional limits and types of cases each court can hear are defined by state statutes and the Arkansas Constitution.

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