NAVIGATING ACT 371: NEW PATHWAYS FOR DISTRICT COURT FUNDING

Act 371 has reshaped how Arkansas municipalities manage district court funding, requiring new procedures for collecting and disbursing uniform court costs and filing fees. League attorney Caleb Alexander-McKenzie, Taylor Handford with the Association of Arkansas Counties and Kristin Clark with the Administrative Office of the Court will explain the law’s impact on local government operations and offer practical guidance for transitioning from legacy systems to this new funding model.