Arkansas § 12-41-508 - Duty of grand jury.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-41-508 — Duty of grand jury., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-41-508. Duty of grand jury.
It shall be the duty of the grand jury at each term of the circuit court to visit the jail of their county, to examine into the condition thereof, to inquire into the treatment of the prisoners, and to report thereon to the circuit court. In their report the grand jury shall recommend improvements as may be necessary to put the jail in complete repair and render it secure.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-41-508
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-41-508 cover?
Section 12-41-508 ("Duty of grand jury.") 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 § 12-41-508?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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