Arkansas § 12-12-212 - Release or disclosure to unauthorized person — Penalty.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-12-212 — Release or disclosure to unauthorized person — Penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-12-212. Release or disclosure to unauthorized person — Penalty.
A person is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor upon conviction if the person knowingly: Accesses information or obtains information collected and maintained under this subchapter for a purpose not specified by this subchapter; or Releases or discloses information maintained under this subchapter to another person who lacks authority to receive the information. A person is guilty of a Class D felony upon conviction if the person violates subsection (a) of this section for the purpose of: Furthering the commission of a misdemeanor offense or felony offense by the person or another person; Enhancing or assisting a person's position in a legal proceeding in this state or influencing the outcome of a legal proceeding in this state for the benefit of the person or a member of the person's family; Causing a pecuniary or professional gain for the person or a member of the person's family; or Political purposes for the person or a member of the person's family.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-12-212
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-12-212 cover?
Section 12-12-212 ("Release or disclosure to unauthorized person — Penalty.") 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 § 12-12-212?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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