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Arkansas Laws Regarding Registration

Who must register?

What information must registrants provide?

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
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Length of requirement: 15 yrs./life A.C.A. § 12-12-919
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Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?

Yes, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4.

References to these levels are made in Act 64 of 2011, A.C.A. § 12-12-909, but a definition for the levels could not be found. See Verification of Residency - page 12.
https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/rulesRegs/Arkansas%20Register/2012/Dec12Reg/004.00.12-003.pdf

Does the state use risk assessments for registrants (other than supervised release)?

Response needed.

Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?

Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?

Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?

Yes, but only for registrants not defined in section (a) below. They can be removed after 15 years.
A.C.A. § 12-12-919
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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)
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What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?

5 business days after the person establishes residency, an eviction, natural disaster, or any other unforeseen circumstance
A.C.A. § 12-12-904 (a)(2)
http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2017/2017R/Fiscal%20Impacts/HB1175-Other1.pdf

7 calendar days if the person moves to or returns to this state from another jurisdiction
A.C.A. § 12-12-904 (c)(ii)(D)(ii)(2)(A)
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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. § 5-14 - Sexual Offenses (Click ‘next’ to continue)
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A.C.A. § 5-27 - Offenses Against Children or Incompetents (Click ‘next’ to continue)
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A.C.A. § 5-70 - Prostitution (Click ‘next’ to continue)
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Does the state have lifetime supervision?

No.

Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?

No.

What are the state civil commitment laws?

No state civil commitment.

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?

What does the state say about persons who are required to register?

How does the state’s legislative process work?

How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?

Best keywords are:

Sexual offense; sex offender; sex offender registration

How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:

Most important legislative committees for our issues are:

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/public-safety/resources/column-one/acic-sex-offender-registry/

NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:

Arkansas Time After Time
http://www.arkansastimeaftertime.org/

Other helpful state advocacy groups:

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Other registrant-friendly state support groups:

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Other helpful information

arkansas.1544406919.txt.gz · Last modified: 2018/12/09 20:55 by zyin