Arkansas § 5-38-205 - Impairing the operation of a vital public facility.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-38-205 — Impairing the operation of a vital public facility., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-38-205. Impairing the operation of a vital public facility.
A person commits the offense of impairing the operation of a vital public facility if, having no reasonable ground to believe he or she has a right to do so, the person knowingly causes a substantial interruption or impairment of an operation of a vital public facility by: Damaging the property of another person; Incapacitating an operator of a vital public facility; or Engaging in: A fight or violent and tumultuous behavior; or Any other conduct that causes a substantial disruption, obstruction, or impediment to the operation of a vital public facility. Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section, impairing the operation of a vital public facility is a Class C felony. Impairing the operation of a vital public facility under subdivision (a)(3) of this section is a Class A misdemeanor. As used in this section, “vital public facility” includes a county jail, city jail, public detention facility, or temporary holding facility for detained persons.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-38-205 cover?
Section 5-38-205 ("Impairing the operation of a vital public facility.") 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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