Arkansas § 12-61-116 - Excuse from duty.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-61-116 — Excuse from duty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-61-116. Excuse from duty.
The officer ordering any military duty shall have the power to excuse any officer or enlisted person for absence therefrom upon good and sufficient grounds. The Governor, or commanding general of the National Guard with the approval of the Governor, may relieve any organization of the militia on active duty from the further performance of such duty and may order any other organization to perform such duty. However, the provisions of this section shall not curtail the rights of commanding officers to grant leaves of absence and furloughs as provided by rules unless they are specifically modified by orders from superior authority.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-61-116
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-61-116 cover?
Section 12-61-116 ("Excuse from duty.") 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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