Arkansas § 12-64-821 - Releasing prisoner without proper authority.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-64-821 — Releasing prisoner without proper authority., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-64-821. Releasing prisoner without proper authority.
Any person subject to this code who, without proper authority, releases any prisoner committed to his or her charge, or who through neglect or design suffers any such prisoner to escape, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct, whether or not the prisoner was committed in strict compliance with law.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-64-821
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-64-821 cover?
Section 12-64-821 ("Releasing prisoner without proper authority.") 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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