Arkansas § 13-2-805 - Reasonable detention and questioning to determine whether offense was committed.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 13-2-805 — Reasonable detention and questioning to determine whether offense was committed., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-2-805. Reasonable detention and questioning to determine whether offense was committed.
If a person employed by a library or a person charged with the supervision thereof has reason to believe that a person has committed or has attempted to commit any offense under this subchapter or that the person has concealed any library material upon his or her person or within his or her belongings, then the person may be detained and questioned in a reasonable manner for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not an offense has been committed. The detention and questioning shall not render the employee civilly liable for slander, false arrest, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, unlawful detention, or otherwise, if the library employee or person charged with the supervision of the library acts in good faith and in a reasonable manner. For the purpose of ascertaining whether or not an offense has been committed, libraries, museums, archives, and other depositories may establish policies that require persons entering and exiting the premises wherein library materials are maintained to open and disclose the contents of any bags, purses, briefcases, and other containers which are being carried by or are in the possession of the persons.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 13-2-805
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 13-2-805 cover?
Section 13-2-805 ("Reasonable detention and questioning to determine whether offense was committed.") 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 § 13-2-805?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 13-2-805" (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 § 13-2-805 apply to my situation?
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