Arkansas § 12-8-203 - Probationary period.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-8-203 — Probationary period., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-8-203. Probationary period.
Each person who is selected as a police officer of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall be a probationer for a period of eighteen (18) months from his or her date of hire. A probationer may be discharged by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police with the approval of the Arkansas State Police Commission with or without cause. The probationary period shall not apply to a person who has already served a probationary period.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-8-203
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-8-203 cover?
Section 12-8-203 ("Probationary period.") 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.
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