Arkansas § 12-12-920 - Immunity from civil liability.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-12-920 — Immunity from civil liability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-12-920. Immunity from civil liability.
Public officials, public employees, and public agencies are immune from civil liability for good faith conduct under this subchapter. Nothing in this subchapter shall be deemed to impose any liability upon or to give rise to a cause of action against any public official, public employee, or public agency for any discretionary decision to release relevant and necessary information, unless it is shown that the public official, public employee, or public agency acted with gross negligence or in bad faith. The provisions of this section shall also apply to persons or organizations assisting a public official, public employee, or public agency in performing official duties upon a written request to assist them by the public official, public employee, or public agency.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-12-920
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-12-920 cover?
Section 12-12-920 ("Immunity from civil liability.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 12-12-920?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-12-920" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 12-12-920 apply to my situation?
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