Arkansas § 12-61-119 - Credit for active federal service.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-61-119 — Credit for active federal service., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-61-119. Credit for active federal service.
For all purposes under this code, members of the National Guard who entered the active military service of the United States in time of war or under a call, order, or draft by the President or who hereafter enter such service under like conditions or who enter and serve on active duty in the military service of the United States in time of peace or war and who thereafter return to the military service of the state shall be entitled to credit for time served as if such service had been rendered to the state.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-61-119
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-61-119 cover?
Section 12-61-119 ("Credit for active federal service.") 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 § 12-61-119?
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