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2010 Arkansas Code
Title 5 - Criminal Offenses
Subtitle 5 - Offenses Against The Administration Of Government
Chapter 53 - Offenses Relating to Judicial and Other Official Proceedings
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 5-53-131 - Frivolous, groundless, or malicious prosecutions.

5-53-131. Frivolous, groundless, or malicious prosecutions.

Any officer or any person who knowingly brings or aids and encourages another to bring a frivolous, groundless, or malicious prosecution is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

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