Arkansas § 5-41-202 - Unlawful act regarding a computer.

Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-41-202 — Unlawful act regarding a computer., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5-41-202. Unlawful act regarding a computer.

A person commits an unlawful act regarding a computer if the person knowingly and without authorization: Modifies, damages, destroys, discloses, uses, transfers, conceals, takes, retains possession of, copies, obtains or attempts to obtain access to, permits access to or causes to be accessed, or enters data or a program that exists inside or outside a computer, system, or network; Modifies, destroys, uses, takes, damages, transfers, conceals, copies, retains possession of, obtains or attempts to obtain access to, permits access to or causes to be accessed, equipment or supplies that are used or intended to be used in a computer, system, or network; Destroys, damages, takes, alters, transfers, discloses, conceals, copies, uses, retains possession of, obtains or attempts to obtain access to, permits access to or causes to be accessed, a computer, system, or network; Obtains and discloses, publishes, transfers, or uses a device used to access a computer, system, network, or data; or Introduces, causes to be introduced, or attempts to introduce a computer contaminant into a computer, system, or network. An unlawful act regarding a computer is a: Class A misdemeanor; or Class C felony if the act: Was committed to devise or execute a scheme to defraud or illegally obtain property; Caused damage in excess of five hundred dollars ($500); or Caused an interruption or impairment of a public service, including without limitation a: Governmental operation; System of public communication or transportation; or Supply of water, gas, or electricity.

Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-41-202

What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-41-202 cover?

Section 5-41-202 ("Unlawful act regarding a computer.") 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 § 5-41-202?

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