Arkansas § 5-5-402 - Transfer to State Crime Laboratory.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-5-402 — Transfer to State Crime Laboratory., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-5-402. Transfer to State Crime Laboratory.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a weapon or ammunition seized by any agency of the State of Arkansas or any local law enforcement agency in the state, and that is forfeited pursuant to law, may be transferred to the State Crime Laboratory. However, no transfer of a weapon or ammunition shall be made pursuant to this section until there is a final determination concerning the disposition of the weapon or ammunition by the court having jurisdiction over the weapon or ammunition. In addition to a forfeited weapon or ammunition, any other weapon or ammunition held by an agency of the state or a local law enforcement agency for which the agency has no use may be transferred to the laboratory under the procedures prescribed in this subchapter. Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed to preclude a voluntary transfer to the State Crime Laboratory by an individual, entity, or agency of the United States Government.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-5-402
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-5-402 cover?
Section 5-5-402 ("Transfer to State Crime Laboratory.") 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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