Arkansas § 9-28-211 - Escape from youth services center or facilities.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-28-211 — Escape from youth services center or facilities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-28-211. Escape from youth services center or facilities.
If any delinquent youth committed to the Division of Youth Services of the Department of Human Services escapes or absents himself or herself from a youth services center or facility without authorization, he or she may be returned to the facility by a law enforcement officer without further proceedings. No law enforcement officer, Department of Human Services' State Institutional System Board member, division employee, or other person shall be subject to suit or held criminally or civilly liable for his or her actions provided he or she acts in good faith and without malice in the apprehension and return of escapees.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-28-211
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-28-211 cover?
Section 9-28-211 ("Escape from youth services center or facilities.") 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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