Ark. Code Ann. § 16-1-101
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Recidivism definition and reporting
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(a) As used in this title, "recidivism" means a criminal act that results in the rearrest, reconviction, or return to incarceration of a person with a new sentence or a revocation from parole or post-release supervision during a three-year period following the person's release from custody. (b) An entity that makes a recidivism report under this title shall use the definition of recidivism in this section for purposes of the recidivism report. Amended by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 117, eff. 1/1/2024. Added by Act 2013, No. 1030,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.
(a) As used in this title, "recidivism" means a criminal act that results in the rearrest, reconviction, or return to incarceration of a person with a new sentence or a revocation from parole or post-release supervision during a three-year period following the person's release from custody.
(b) An entity that makes a recidivism report under this title shall use the definition of recidivism in this section for purposes of the recidivism report.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 117, eff. 1/1/2024.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1030,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.
(a) As used in this title, "recidivism" means a criminal act that results in the rearrest, reconviction, or return to incarceration of a person with a new sentence or a revocation from parole or post-release supervision during a three-year period following the person's release from custody.
(b) An entity that makes a recidivism report under this title shall use the definition of recidivism in this section for purposes of the recidivism report.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 117, eff. 1/1/2024.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1030,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.
Status: in_force
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