Arkansas § 12-29-105 - Clergy.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-29-105 — Clergy., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-29-105. Clergy.
All clergy of every denomination shall be admitted free to a Department of Correction prison or may visit any inmate confined therein, subject to such rules as may be necessary to the good government and discipline of the prison, and may administer the rites and ceremonies of the church to which the clergy belong if the inmate desires it. The Director of the Department of Correction shall afford every facility to a clergy to visit an inmate and to administer rites, ceremonies, and spiritual consolation to an inmate within the rules of the prison.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-29-105
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-29-105 cover?
Section 12-29-105 ("Clergy.") 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 § 12-29-105?
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