The Arkansas Supreme Court is the highest judicial body in the state of Arkansas. This Court generally has only appellate jurisdiction, meaning it typically hears cases that are appealed from trial courts. The Arkansas Supreme Court also has general superintending control over all inferior courts of law and equity. The Arkansas Supreme Court’s jurisdiction includes all appeals involving the interpretation or construction of the state constitution; criminal appeals in which the death penalty or life imprisonment has been imposed; petitions relating to the actions of state, county, or municipal officials or circuit courts; appeals pertaining to election matters; appeals involving attorney or judicial discipline; second or subsequent appeals; and matters required by law to be heard by the court.

Qualifications for Supreme Court Justice include being a licensed attorney for at least eight years immediately preceding the date of assuming office and being elected by the qualified electors of the State to serve eight-year terms.