Circuit Judge, District 06, Division 15, Subdistrict 6.2
These judges hear felony cases in their district. They oversee juvenile court. They hear civil cases involving divorce, wills, estates, guardianship, etc. They hold jury trials or decide the outcome themselves.Some circuit court judges serve multiple counties, and some stay within one county.
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Amy Dunn Moore
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501-444-2407
Contest
6th Judicial Circuit, 15th Division (unopposed)
The judge elected to this seat is responsible for handling an active caseload of about 2000 domestic relations and probate cases every year. The judge’s responsibilities include presiding over 500 or more hearings or trials per year; issuing timely decisions; treating everyone who comes to court with dignity and respect; allowing every party a fair chance to be heard; working to make court processes understandable and transparent to the public; and upholding the constitutions of the United States and State of Arkansas.
In addition to having already served five years in this position, I have devoted my career to making sure that the court system is accessible to all Arkansans, regardless of who they are, where they live, or how much money they make. Prior to being elected to the bench, I worked eleven years as the director of the Arkansas Access to Justice Commission and its sister Foundation. In that role, I led initiatives that resulted in empirical research, rule changes, and funding to support increased access to the court system. I have specialized skills and training in family law, probate law, trauma-informed practices, and procedural fairness.
Courts should always seek continuous improvement in the ways that we serve the public, with particular attention to ensuring access for those without attorneys, non-English-speakers, low-literacy individuals, and those with disabilities. There are two near-term improvements that I am currently working toward accomplishing: the development of an online self-help resource for Arkansans with children who are seeking to get divorced; and the creation of an informational fact sheet for people involved in child support cases to know how to also get orders for custody and visitation.
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