Arkansas § 5-73-131 - Possession or use of weapons by incarcerated persons.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-73-131 — Possession or use of weapons by incarcerated persons., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-73-131. Possession or use of weapons by incarcerated persons.
A person commits the offense of possession or use of weapons by incarcerated persons if, without approval of custodial authority he or she uses, possesses, makes, repairs, sells, or otherwise deals in any weapon, including, but not limited to, any bomb, firearm, knife, or other implement for the infliction of serious physical injury or death and that serves no common lawful purpose, while incarcerated in the Division of Correction, the Division of Community Correction, or a county or municipal jail or detention facility. Possession or use of weapons by incarcerated persons is a Class D felony. This section is not applicable to possession of a weapon by an incarcerated person before he or she completes the standard booking and search procedures in a jail facility after arrest.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-73-131
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-73-131 cover?
Section 5-73-131 ("Possession or use of weapons by incarcerated persons.") 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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