Go to Previous Versions of this Section
  1. 2024 Arkansas Code (here)
  2. 2023 Arkansas Code
  3. 2020 Arkansas Code
  4. View All Versions

Arkansas Code of 1987 (2024)
Title 16 - PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-131-206)
Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-7-207)
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§ 16-1-101)
Section 16-1-101 - Recidivism definition and reporting

Universal Citation:
AR Code § 16-1-101 (2024)
Learn more This media-neutral citation is based on the American Association of Law Libraries Universal Citation Guide and is not necessarily the official citation.

  • (a) As used in this title, "recidivism" means a criminal act that results in the rearrest, reconviction, or return to incarceration of a person with a new sentence or a revocation from parole or post-release supervision during a three-year period following the person's release from custody.
  • (b) An entity that makes a recidivism report under this title shall use the definition of recidivism in this section for purposes of the recidivism report.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 117, eff. 1/1/2024.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1030,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

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.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.