Arkansas § 12-9-305 - Failure to meet standards — Actions by private citizens.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-9-305 — Failure to meet standards — Actions by private citizens., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-9-305. Failure to meet standards — Actions by private citizens.
An auxiliary law enforcement officer who does not meet the standards and qualifications set forth in this subchapter or any made by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training shall not take any official action as a law enforcement officer and any action taken shall be held as invalid. Nothing in this subchapter or any requirement made by the commission shall prevent any action by a private citizen that is now authorized by law. No provision of this subchapter shall affect the deputizing of a private citizen by a law enforcement officer in a time of a disaster or emergency.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-9-305
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-9-305 cover?
Section 12-9-305 ("Failure to meet standards — Actions by private citizens.") 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 § 12-9-305?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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