Arkansas § 5-4-601 - Legislative intent.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-4-601 — Legislative intent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-4-601. Legislative intent.
In enacting this subchapter, it is the intent of the General Assembly to specify the procedures and standards pursuant to which a sentencing body shall conform in making a determination as to whether a sentence of death is to be imposed upon a conviction of capital murder. If the provisions of this subchapter respecting sentencing procedures are held invalid with regard to the imposition of a sentence of death or a sentence of death is declared to be invalid per se, it is the intent of the General Assembly that: Capital murder is punishable by life imprisonment without parole; and The procedures and findings required by §§ 5-4-602 — 5-4-605, 5-4-607, and 5-4-608 are deemed repealed and of no effect.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-4-601
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-4-601 cover?
Section 5-4-601 ("Legislative intent.") 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 § 5-4-601?
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