Arkansas § 12-42-105 - Workhouses and public works.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-42-105 — Workhouses and public works., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-42-105. Workhouses and public works.
Any person who may be convicted of a misdemeanor or petty offense by any court in this state and who shall be committed to jail to serve a sentence imposed by any court of competent jurisdiction or who shall be in default of the payment of the fine and costs adjudged against him or her may be required to discharge the sentence or fine and costs by manual labor in any workhouse, farm, street, road, bridge, or other public work in the county where the conviction and committal occurred. However, the workhouse, farm, road, street, bridge, or other public work shall be owned, operated, or conducted by the State of Arkansas, any county thereof, or a city or incorporated town within the State of Arkansas.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-42-105
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-42-105 cover?
Section 12-42-105 ("Workhouses and public works.") 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 § 12-42-105?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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