Arkansas § 5-60-101 - Abuse of a corpse.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-60-101 — Abuse of a corpse., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-60-101. Abuse of a corpse.
A person commits abuse of a corpse if, except as authorized by law, he or she knowingly: Disinters, removes, dissects, or mutilates a corpse; or Physically mistreats or conceals a corpse in a manner offensive to a person of reasonable sensibilities. A person who conceals a corpse in a manner offensive to a person of reasonable sensibilities that results in the corpse remaining concealed is continuing in a course of conduct under § 5-1-109(e)(1)(B). As used in this section, “in a manner offensive to a person of reasonable sensibilities” means in a manner that is outside the normal practices of handling or disposing of a corpse. “In a manner offensive to a person of reasonable sensibilities” includes without limitation the dismembering, submerging, or burning of a corpse. Abuse of a corpse is a Class C felony.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-60-101
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-60-101 cover?
Section 5-60-101 ("Abuse of a corpse.") 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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