Arkansas § 5-54-131 - Absconding.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-54-131 — Absconding., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-54-131. Absconding.
A person commits the offense of absconding if the person knowingly: Leaves a designated residence while under house arrest ordered as a condition of the person's release on a criminal offense by a court of competent jurisdiction; Leaves a designated area while wearing an electronic monitoring device ordered as a condition of the person's release on a criminal offense by a: Court of competent jurisdiction; or Sheriff or his or her designee. A determination by a sheriff or his or her designee placing a person on electronic monitoring remains valid until changed by the sheriff or his or her designee; or Fails to abide by the terms of his or her sentence or conditions imposed under § 16-90-122 concerning his or her release pending bed space at the Division of Correction or the Division of Community Correction by not reporting to a designated place or at a designated time in order to submit himself or herself to the custody of the Division of Correction or the Division of Community Correction to serve a period of incarceration he or she was previously ordered by a court to serve. The offense of absconding is a Class D felony.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-54-131
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-54-131 cover?
Section 5-54-131 ("Absconding.") 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 § 5-54-131?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-54-131" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 5-54-131 apply to my situation?
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