Arkansas § 9-25-102 - Destruction of property.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-25-102 — Destruction of property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-25-102. Destruction of property.
The state or any county, city, town, or school district, or any person, corporation, or organization shall be entitled to recover damages in an amount not in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000) in a court of competent jurisdiction from the parents of any minor under eighteen (18) years of age, living with a parent or legal guardian, who shall maliciously or willfully destroy, damage, or deface real, personal, or mixed property belonging to the state or county, city, town, or school district, or any person, corporation, or organization. This section does not apply to: Any destruction of property caused by a minor under eighteen (18) years of age who is in the custody of the Department of Human Services; or A minor younger than thirteen (13) years of age who defaces property with graffiti.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-25-102
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-25-102 cover?
Section 9-25-102 ("Destruction of property.") 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 § 9-25-102?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-25-102" (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 § 9-25-102 apply to my situation?
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