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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
It shall be the duty of the court or judge forthwith to remand the prisoner if it shall appear that he or she is held in custody, either:
(1) By virtue of any process issued by any court or judge of the United States in a cause where the court or judge has exclusive jurisdiction;
(2) By virtue of the final judgment or decree of any competent court of civil or criminal jurisdiction;
(3) For any contempt especially and plainly charged in the commitment by some court, judge, or body politic having authority by law to commit for contempt so charged; and
(4) Where the time during which the party may be legally detained has not expired.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 16. Practice, Procedure, and Courts § 16-112-116. Remand of prisoner--Conditions - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-16-practice-procedure-and-courts/ar-code-sect-16-112-116/
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