Monticello Live

Jury duty has been canceled for Wednesday, May 18, but is still on for Friday, May 20.

Jurors who received a letter to serve on those two days will only need to report on Friday.

Jurors are reminded that early voting is underway at the courthouse, and the parking lot will be crowded. They are advised to arrive in plenty of time to find a spot and be seated in the courtroom by 9 a.m.

Jury duty has been canceled for Wednesday, February 16, and jurors will not need to report on that day. However, at this time, it is still scheduled for Thursday and Friday, February 17-18.

Jurors should call 460-6250 after 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday to find out if they need to report Thursday and Friday mornings.

Due to the phones being out, the jury panel is not able to contact the circuit clerks office to confirm today’s jury duty; however, court personnel are at the courthouse, so jurors need to report by 9 AM. (more…)

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The jury orientation that was scheduled for Tuesday, August 31, has been canceled.

Jurors for this new panel, whose term will run from September 1 to December 31, will not need to report until they receive a letter from the circuit clerk’s office

According to Circuit Clerk Beverly Burks, jury duty for Thursday and Friday has been canceled.

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Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today announced the arrest of court reporter Michael Ashcraft, an Arkansas State employee. For twelve years Ashcraft was treasurer of the Arkansas Court Reporters Association organization. (more…)

Robert Gibson was sworn in as Circuit Judge, by his father, retiring Judge Bynum Gibson, Friday in Hamburg.

Crews Puryear was sworn in as Circuit Judge by retiring Judge Sam Pope, Friday in Arkansas City.

Laurie Bridewell was sworn in as Circuit Judge, Friday in Hamburg, by appointed Judge Sandra Bradshaw, who completed the term of Kenny Johnson, who died in office.

Due to the closing of the Drew County Courthouse, Monday, Circuit Court will be held in the Justice Building, at 107 E. Jackson St., in the old library.

Paul W. Keith of Hamburg was sworn in as the President of the Arkansas Bar Association on June 12. The swearing-in ceremony by Chief Justice Dan Kemp took place virtually during the association’s Annual Meeting Virtual Conference. (more…)

District Judge Bruce Anderson has announced that the District Court building will reopen on Monday, June 1, 2020. The District Court office will be open during regular hours, which are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. (more…)