2014 Arkansas Code
Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, And Military Affairs
Subtitle 3 - Correctional Facilities And Programs
Chapter 27 - Department of Correction -- Department of Community Correction
§ 12-27-139 - Notice to police when furloughed inmate will be in jurisdiction.
(a) The Board of Corrections may promulgate rules and regulations to allow inmates to participate in a meritorious furlough program which include a requirement that the county sheriff and the chief of police of the city or town, if applicable, shall be notified if an inmate will be present within their jurisdiction while on furlough.
(b) The rules and regulations referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall not require the county sheriff or the chief of police of the city or town, if applicable, of the jurisdiction in which an inmate will be present on furlough to approve the granting of the furlough.
(c) (1) All Arkansas-certified law enforcement officers are authorized to escort inmates on emergency furlough.
(2) The board may promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement subdivision (c)(1) of this section.
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