2015 Arkansas Code
Title 5 - Criminal Offenses
Subtitle 5 - Offenses Against The Administration Of Government
Chapter 54 - Obstructing Governmental Operations
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 5-54-115 - Permitting escape or unauthorized departure in the second degree.
(a) A public servant is responsible for the supervision of persons from:
(1) A correctional facility;
(2) Custody; or
(3) Pursuant to a court order or petition in:
(A) The Arkansas State Hospital; or
(B) A juvenile detention facility or youth services program.
(b) A public servant, as listed in subdivision (a)(3) of this section, commits the offense of permitting escape or unauthorized departure in the second degree if he or she recklessly permits a person to escape or make an unauthorized departure.
(c) Permitting escape or unauthorized departure in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Arkansas may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
