The bill amends Arkansas law regarding the fees associated with issuing summonses or subpoenas. Specifically, it establishes that the district court clerk will collect a fee of $2.50 for issuing or sealing a summons or subpoena. The previous requirement that the summons or subpoena must follow a specific form from the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure has been removed.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that exempts the collection of this fee for actions brought in the small claims division. This change aims to streamline the process for small claims cases by eliminating the fee for issuing or sealing summonses in those instances. Overall, the amendments seek to clarify and simplify the fee structure related to summonses and subpoenas in Arkansas.

Statutes affected:
HB 1426: 16-17-126(b)
Act 323: 16-17-126(b)