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Arkansas Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
A.C.A. § 12-12-903(13)(A) and all it’s subs
>A.C.A. § 12-12-903
What information must registrants provide?
A.C.A. § 12-12-908
A.C.A. § 12-12-908
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
4 times yearly for “sexually dangerous;” twice yearly all others.
A.C.A. § 12-12-907
A.C.A. § 12-12-907
Length of requirement: 15 yrs./life
A.C.A. § 12-12-919
A.C.A. § 12-12-919
Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?
Yes, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4.
People are either registered for 15 years or a lifetime depending on the level of offense. Level 4 offenders register for a lifetime. While level 1 to 3 offenders register for 15 years
Level 1: A.C.A. §12-12-913 (a)(1)(2)(b) Information only available to law enforcement
Level 2: A.C.A. § 12-12-913(j)(1)(B)
Level 3 and 4: A.C.A. § 12-12-913(j)(1)(A)
A.C.A. §12-12-913
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?
Sex Offender Assessment Committee.
A.C.A. § 12-12-921
A.C.A. § 12-12-921
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
Tier I offenders Disclosure
A.C.A. § 12-12-913
A.C.A. § 12-12-913
Is there a registration fee?
No
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
A.C.A. § 12-12-906
A.C.A. § 12-12-906
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
Termination of obligation to register.
A.C.A. § 12-12-919
A.C.A. § 12-12-919
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
Definition of residence is “A temporary residence or domicile in which a person resides for an aggregate of five (5) or more consecutive days during a calendar year” 12-12-903 (10)(B)(iv)
http://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/4WPT-1DF0-R03M-J2BR-00008-00
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
Duty to register or verify registration generally
A.C.A. § 12-12-906 (a)(2)(A)(B)(I)(ii)
A.C.A. § 12-12-906 (a)(2)(A)(B)(I)(ii)
State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration
What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?
A.C.A. Tit. 5, Subtit. 2., Ch. 14 Note (click the next arrow to continue with the statute information)
A.C.A. Tit. 5, Subtit. 2., Ch. 14
A.C.A. Tit. 5, Subtit. 3., Ch. 27 Note (click the next arrow to continue with the statute information)
A.C.A. Tit. 5, Subtit. 3., Ch. 27
A.C.A. § 5-70-101 (click the next arrow to continue with the statute information)
A.C.A. § 5-70-101
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
No
What are the state civil commitment laws?
Not applicable
What is the age of consent?
Age of consent is 16 years old
A.C.A. § 5-14-127
A.C.A. § 5-14-127
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Yes; age gap
A.C.A. § 5-14-110
Mistake of age defense
A.C.A. § 5-14-102
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Yes, after prison, parole, and probation
51 §11(d)(2)(A-D)
https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/arkansas-constitution-of-1874/ar-const-amend-51-sect-11.html
Restoration of Voting Rights for Convicted Felons
https://static.ark.org/eeuploads/pulaski/Felon_Restoration_of_Voting_Rights_Brochure.pdf
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
Three different sites:
https://www.ark.org/offender-search/index.php
https://www.acic.org/offenses
https://www.acic.org/sex-offender-information
How does the state’s legislative process work?
https://www.arkansashouse.org/programs/5/kids-in-the-house
http://www.arkansashouse.org/about-the-house/information-resources
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Search bills by key words:
https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Search
Best keywords are:
Sexual offense; sex offender; sex offender registration
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Set up account for bill tracking:
https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/TrackingLogin
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Committees/Detail?code=820&ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021R
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE – SENATE
https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Committees/Detail?code=420&ddBienniumSession=2019%2F2020F
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration
What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?
A.C.A. Tit. 5, Subtit. 2., Ch. 14 Note (click the next arrow to continue with the statute information)
A.C.A. Tit. 5, Subtit. 2., Ch. 14
A.C.A. Tit. 5, Subtit. 3., Ch. 27 Note (click the next arrow to continue with the statute information)
A.C.A. Tit. 5, Subtit. 3., Ch. 27
A.C.A. § 5-70-101 (click the next arrow to continue with the statute information)
A.C.A. § 5-70-101
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
No
What are the state civil commitment laws?
Not applicable
What is the age of consent?
Age of consent is 16 years old
A.C.A. § 5-14-127
A.C.A. § 5-14-127
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Yes; age gap
A.C.A. § 5-14-110
Mistake of age defense
A.C.A. § 5-14-102
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Yes, after prison, parole, and probation
51 §11(d)(2)(A-D)
https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/arkansas-constitution-of-1874/ar-const-amend-51-sect-11.html
Restoration of Voting Rights for Convicted Felons
https://static.ark.org/eeuploads/pulaski/Felon_Restoration_of_Voting_Rights_Brochure.pdf
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
Three different sites:
https://www.ark.org/offender-search/index.php
https://www.acic.org/offenses
https://www.acic.org/sex-offender-information
How does the state’s legislative process work?
https://www.arkansashouse.org/programs/5/kids-in-the-house
http://www.arkansashouse.org/about-the-house/information-resources
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Search bills by key words:
https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Search
Best keywords are:
Sexual offense; sex offender; sex offender registration
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Set up account for bill tracking:
https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/TrackingLogin
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Committees/Detail?code=820&ddBienniumSession=2021/2021R
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE – SENATE
https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Committees/Detail?code=420&ddBienniumSession=2019/2020F
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
323 CENTER STREET, SUITE 200,
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201
(501) 682-2007 (800) 482-8982
OAG@ARKANSASAG.GOV
https://arkansasag.gov/
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Arkansas Time After Time
http://www.arkansastimeaftertime.org/
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Response needed.
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.