Arkansas § 5-4-804 - Medical treatment and costs.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-4-804 — Medical treatment and costs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-4-804. Medical treatment and costs.
The state is responsible for the cost of medical treatment approved by the Division of Correction of an eligible offender sentenced to a felony under this subchapter if the medical treatment is for: The result of an injury sustained on the work site of the community work project or during transportation to and from the work site by a government entity; or The result of illness or an injury sustained by an eligible offender committed to the county jail or regional jail and who is assigned to a community work project. The division may transfer an eligible offender committed to a county jail or regional jail under this subchapter to a medical facility or treatment facility, including a facility of the division, it deems appropriate for the medical treatment. Nothing in this section precludes the division from seeking reimbursement or damages from a person or entity that contributes to or causes the injury or illness referred to in this section.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-4-804
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-4-804 cover?
Section 5-4-804 ("Medical treatment and costs.") 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 § 5-4-804?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 5-4-804 apply to my situation?
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