City of Springdale v. Jones

Darrell Hickman, Justice.

The City of Springdale is located primarily in Washington County, Arkansas, but its city limits extend into adjacent Benton County. The question is whether the municipal court of the City of Springdale has jurisdiction over criminal offenses committed in Benton County. The answer is no. The Arkansas Constitution prevents it.

The facts are not disputed. Timothy Jones was arrested for DWI in the city limits of Springdale, Benton County. This case was originally filed in Springdale Municipal Court, located in Washington County. Evidently the voters of the city from both…