Arkansas § 12-8-404 - Sanctions.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-8-404 — Sanctions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-8-404. Sanctions.
Upon the completion of an inquiry, the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall forward all information to the prosecuting attorney of the affected municipality, who will make the determination as to whether the municipality has abused its police power. The prosecuting attorney shall have the power to issue the following sanctions: Order that a municipality abusing police power cease patrolling any or all affected highways; or Order that all or any part of future fines and court costs received from traffic law violations or misdemeanor cases where the location of the offense is an affected highway be paid over to a county fund for the maintenance and operation of the public schools located in the county in which the municipality is located. Any violation of the sanction ordered under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section by any police officer shall constitute a Class A misdemeanor for each citation or summons issued or misdemeanor arrest made in violation of the prosecuting attorney's order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-8-404
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-8-404 cover?
Section 12-8-404 ("Sanctions.") 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 § 12-8-404?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-8-404" (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 § 12-8-404 apply to my situation?
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