Arkansas § 12-12-304 - Director of the State Crime Laboratory.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-12-304 — Director of the State Crime Laboratory., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-12-304. Director of the State Crime Laboratory.
The State Crime Laboratory shall be headed by a director who shall be appointed by the Governor and who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall report to the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety. The director may delegate specific duties to competent and qualified associates, assistants, and deputies who may act for the director within the scope of the authority granted him or her, subject, however, to such rules as may be prescribed by the State Crime Laboratory Board. The board shall prescribe the duties, responsibilities, compensation, and qualifications for the director.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-12-304 cover?
Section 12-12-304 ("Director of the State Crime Laboratory.") 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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