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 be represented by an officer in these legal matters, provided the proceedings are related to eviction or unlawful detainer actions.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous provision that excluded closely held corporations from the practice of law, thereby enabling them to navigate these specific legal processes without the need for an attorney. This change aims to streamline the eviction process for closely held corporations, allowing them to address legal issues more efficiently.

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