Arkansas § 12-41-210 - Right of arrest.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-41-210 — Right of arrest., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-41-210. Right of arrest.
If the other state enacts legislation as provided in § 12-41-202, a peace officer of Arkansas may: Arrest a person under Arkansas law in the part of the center in the other state for an offense against Arkansas law if that peace officer would be authorized to make that arrest in the part of the center in Arkansas; and Arrest a person under the law of the other state in any part of the center for an offense against the law of the other state if a peace officer of the other state would be authorized to make that arrest in the part of the center in the other state. Arkansas agrees that a peace officer of the other state may arrest a person under: Arkansas law in any part of the center for an offense against Arkansas law if a peace officer of Arkansas would be authorized to make that arrest in the part of the center in Arkansas; and The law of the other state in the part of the center in Arkansas for an offense against the law of the other state if that peace officer would be authorized to make that arrest in the part of the center in the other state.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-41-210
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-41-210 cover?
Section 12-41-210 ("Right of arrest.") 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 § 12-41-210?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 12-41-210 apply to my situation?
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