Arkansas § 12-41-207 - Custody in center.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-41-207 — Custody in center., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-41-207. Custody in center.
A person who is in the justice center in the custody of a peace officer or center personnel under Arkansas law: Is constructively present in Arkansas while that person is in custody in the part of the center in the other state; May be prosecuted for an offense against Arkansas law without extradition of that person; and May be personally served in any part of the center for a proceeding in Arkansas. A person who is in the center in the custody of a peace officer or center personnel under the law of the other state: Is constructively present in the other state while that person is in custody in the part of the center in Arkansas; May not be prosecuted for an offense against Arkansas law without extradition of that person; and May not be personally served with process in any part of the center for a proceeding in Arkansas.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-41-207
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-41-207 cover?
Section 12-41-207 ("Custody in center.") 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 § 12-41-207?
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