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Protective orders for domestic violence in Arkansas
An Arkansas judge can issue a temporary order with a hearing set within 30 days. Violating an Arkansas order of protection is a Class A misdemeanor. A violation after a prior conviction for violating an order is a Class D felony.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- An Arkansas judge can issue a temporary order with a hearing set within 30 days. Arkansas Judiciary: Order of Protection packet. Checked November 2, 2026
- Violating an Arkansas order of protection is a Class A misdemeanor. Arkansas Judiciary: Ex Parte Order of Protection form. Checked November 2, 2026
- A violation after a prior conviction for violating an order is a Class D felony. Arkansas Judiciary: Ex Parte Order of Protection form. Checked November 2, 2026
Official links
How to keep these papers
Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.
- Bank, retirement and debt statements
- Pay stubs and tax returns
- Household bills and expenses
- Home, car and property papers
- Agreements and court papers you have
- Messages sent to you
- Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes
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More for Arkansas
- How child support works in Arkansas
- How to get a copy of your divorce record in Arkansas
- Divorce document checklist: the full guide
- Protective orders for domestic violence: all states
Neighbouring states
- Protective orders for domestic violence in Missouri
- Protective orders for domestic violence in Arizona
- Protective orders for domestic violence in California
- Protective orders for domestic violence in Alaska
Questions
Where do these Arkansas facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: Arkansas Judiciary: Order of Protection packet; Arkansas Judiciary: Ex Parte Order of Protection form. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in Arkansas or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for divorce prep?
A good start: Bank, retirement and debt statements; Pay stubs and tax returns; Household bills and expenses; Home, car and property papers; Agreements and court papers you have; Messages sent to you; Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes. Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
KeepMyProof keeps copies of the papers you already have in folders with checklists, encrypted on your phone, with no account and no ads. It is free for the first items you save. It is coming soon to Google Play.
Educational only. Not legal advice.