Arkansas Statutes
§ 7-5-808 — Finding of guilt - Effect
Arkansas·Title 7
(a)Should it be proved to the satisfaction of the trial judge, in cases instituted under this subchapter, that a successful candidate has been guilty of violating the Political Practices Act or any of the laws regulating general, primary, or special elections, the circuit court shall enter the finding as a part of the judgment, irrespective of the determination of the issues in other suits filed under this subchapter or the verdict of the jury in a criminal prosecution.
(b)The judgment to that effect shall operate to deprive the candidate of the nomination, and the vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided by law.
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Legislative History
Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 10, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1006.
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