This bill amends Arkansas Code 16-22-211(d) to allow officers of closely held corporations to represent their corporation in court specifically for eviction and unlawful detainer proceedings. The new legal language specifies that a closely held corporation, defined as having fewer than twenty shareholders, can have an officer represent it in these legal matters, provided the proceedings are related to eviction or unlawful detainer actions.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous provision that allowed nonprofit corporations and voluntary associations to represent clients in civil matters without the need for licensed attorneys, thereby clarifying the legal framework for representation in such cases. The inclusion of closely held corporations in this context aims to streamline the legal process for these entities, enabling them to handle specific legal proceedings more efficiently.

Statutes affected:
SB 629: 16-22-211(d)