Arkansas § 12-41-803 - Definitions.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-41-803 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-41-803. Definitions.
As used in this subchapter: “Governing body” means the: City council or board of directors or comparable body for a city; Town council or board of directors or comparable body for a town; and Quorum court for a county; “Juvenile detention facility” means any facility for the temporary care of juveniles alleged to be delinquent, or adjudicated delinquent and awaiting disposition, who require secure custody in a physically restricting facility designed and operated with all entrances and exits under the exclusive control of the facility's staff, so that a juvenile may not leave the facility unsupervised or without permission; “Local governmental units” means a city of any class, a town, or a county; and “State” means the State of Arkansas.
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-41-803 cover?
Section 12-41-803 ("Definitions.") 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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