§ 14-54-1704 - Hearing and board findings. - Arkansas Statutes

14-54-1704. Hearing and board findings.

(a) At a hearing:

(1) A criminal nuisance abatement board may consider any evidence, including evidence of the general reputation of the place or premises; and

(2) The owner of the premises shall have an opportunity to present evidence in his or her defense.

(b) All witnesses at a hearing shall be sworn.

(c) After the hearing, the board may declare the place or premises to be:

(1) (A) A public nuisance as defined by 5-74-109, 14-54-1502, and 16-105-402; or

(B) Used for prostitution as defined by 5-70-102.

(2) After declaring a place or premises a nuisance, the board shall make a factual determination as to the reasons why the board finds that a public nuisance exists.

(d) The sworn testimony and the board's findings shall become a part of the record.