Arkansas § 14-15-503 - Powers of deputies.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-15-503 — Powers of deputies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-15-503. Powers of deputies.
Every deputy sheriff appointed as provided by law shall possess all the powers of his or her principal and may perform any of the duties required by law to be performed by the sheriff. Deputy sheriffs are authorized to make arrests for misdemeanor offenses and felony offenses and exercise all other powers as deputy sheriffs while in the course of their employment for planned community property owners' associations or suburban improvement districts. Every deputy sheriff so appointed shall possess the minimum qualifications as provided by law. Planned community property owners' associations shall purchase and maintain liability insurance to protect deputy sheriffs employed by such associations. Liability insurance coverage shall be in a principal amount of no less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for each deputy sheriff employed by the association.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 14-15-503
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-15-503 cover?
Section 14-15-503 ("Powers of deputies.") 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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