Arkansas § 12-42-111 - Credit for labor.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-42-111 — Credit for labor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-42-111. Credit for labor.
Every county court or a county official designated by the county court may utilize persons convicted and committed to the county jails to perform manual labor in any workhouse, farm, road, street, bridge, or other public work owned, operated, or conducted by the state or any county, city, or incorporated town within the state. An inmate performing such labor shall receive compensatory time in the amount of one (1) additional day's credit against his or her sentence for each day's labor. The county court shall determine what constitutes a day's labor. Furthermore, the county court or a county official designated by the county court shall determine which inmates may participate in this program and the extent of their participation.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-42-111
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-42-111 cover?
Section 12-42-111 ("Credit for labor.") 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 § 12-42-111?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-42-111" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 12-42-111 apply to my situation?
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