Arkansas § 12-29-106 - Mail to or from inmates.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-29-106 — Mail to or from inmates., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-29-106. Mail to or from inmates.
A person without the consent of the Director of the Division of Correction shall not bring into or carry out of a prison any letter or writing to or from any inmate. A violation of this section is an unclassified misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100), imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30) days, or both. However, all inmates shall have the privilege, under the proper supervision and inspection of the director or his or her employees, to write and receive letters from their relations and friends.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-29-106
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-29-106 cover?
Section 12-29-106 ("Mail to or from inmates.") 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 § 12-29-106?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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