2014 Arkansas Code
Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, And Military Affairs
Subtitle 3 - Correctional Facilities And Programs
Chapter 26 - Criminal Detention Facilities Standards
§ 12-26-106 - Powers and duties of committees.

The criminal detention facility review committees shall have the authority and responsibility to:

(1) Provide consultation and technical assistance to county and local government officials with respect to criminal detention facilities and juvenile detention facilities;

(2) Visit and inspect the criminal detention facilities and juvenile detention facilities for compliance with the standards as established under § 12-26-103;

(3) Advise government officials and other appropriate persons of deficiencies in the facilities and make recommendations for improvements;

(4) Submit written reports of the inspections to appropriate agencies and persons as provided in § 12-26-107;

(5) Review and comment on plans for the construction and major modification or renovation of the criminal detention facilities and juvenile detention facilities; and

(6) Perform such other duties as may be necessary to carry out the policy of the state regarding criminal detention facilities and juvenile detention facilities.