Arkansas § 12-28-101 - Facilities.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-28-101 — Facilities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-28-101. Facilities.
The Division of Correction, with the approval of the Board of Corrections, shall provide appropriate incarceration facilities for women, youthful offenders, and other adult offenders committed to the division by the courts of this state. The division shall also provide education and other rehabilitation and treatment programs designed to prepare inmates committed to the division for productive and law-abiding lives upon release from the division. The division may contract with state or private entities such as accredited colleges or universities to provide additional educational opportunities for inmates under the direction and authority of the board and the Corrections School System. Any facility built or occupied by the division for use as a correctional facility shall be given a designated name of “unit” or “center” depending on its size, location, and purpose of usage.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-28-101
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-28-101 cover?
Section 12-28-101 ("Facilities.") 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 § 12-28-101?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-28-101" (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 § 12-28-101 apply to my situation?
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