Arkansas § 12-41-401 - Erection and maintenance.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-41-401 — Erection and maintenance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-41-401. Erection and maintenance.
The city council shall have power to erect, establish, and maintain a city jail, which shall be in the keeping and under the control of the chief of police, under such rules and regulations as the city council may prescribe. The city council shall provide one (1) or more watch houses or stations and shall also provide suitable rooms for holding the district court. There shall be provided a separate apartment or ward for females in all city jails in cities of the first class.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-41-401
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-41-401 cover?
Section 12-41-401 ("Erection and maintenance.") 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.
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