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WomensLaw.org | Arkansas Statutes: Protection order - Enforcement - Penalties - Criminal jurisdiction.
Legal Statutes: Arkansas	UPDATED January 17, 2014
Arkansas Code (select sections)Title 5. Criminal Offenses Subtitle 2. Offenses Against the Person Chapter 13. Assault and Battery Subchapter 2. Offenses Generally 5-13-201. Battery in the first degree5-13-202. Battery in the second degree5-13-203. Battery in the third degree5-13-204. Aggravated assault5-13-205. Assault in the first degree5-13-206. Assault in the second degree5-13-207. Assault in the third degreeChapter 14. Sexual Offenses Subchapter 1. General Provisions5-14-103. Rape5-14-112. Indecent exposure5-14-124. Sexual assault in the first degree5-14-125. Sexual assault in the second degree5-14-126. Sexual assault in the third degree5-14-127. Sexual assault in the fourth degreeSubtitle 3. Offenses Involving Families, Dependents, etc.Chapter 26. Offenses Involving the FamilySubchapter 3. Domestic Battering and Assault 5-26-302. Definitions5-26-303. Domestic battering in the first degree5-26-304. Domestic battering in the second degree5-26-305. Domestic battering in the third degree5-26-306. Aggravated assault on a family or household member5-26-307. First degree assault on a family or household member5-26-308. Second degree assault on a family or household member5-26-309. Third degree assault on a family or household memberSubchapter 5. Custody and Visitation5-26-501. Interference with visitation5-26-502. Interference with court-ordered custody5-26-503. Interference with custodySubtitle 4. Offenses Against Property Chapter 39. Burglary, Trespass, and Other IntrusionsSubchapter 2. Offenses Generally 5-39-203. Criminal trespassSubtitle 6. Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, or Welfare Chapter 71. Riots, Disorderly Conduct, Etc.Subchapter 2. Offenses Generally5-71-208. Harassment5-71-209. Harassing communications5-71-229. StalkingChapter 73. WeaponsSubchapter 3. Concealed Handguns§ 5-73-308. Issuance of licenses; denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses§ 5-73-309. License--RequirementsTitle 9. Family Law Subtitle 2. Domestic RelationsChapter 10. PaternitySubchapter 1. General Provisions.9-10-113. Custody of child born outside of marriage9-10-114. Paternal visitation rights9-10-121. Termination of certain parental rights for putative fathers convicted of rapeChapter 12. Divorce and AnnulmentSubchapter 3. Actions for Divorce or Alimony9-12-312. Alimony--Child support--Bond--Method of payment9-12-314. Alteration of allowancesChapter 13. Child Custody and VisitationSubchapter 1. General Provisions9-13-101. Award of custody9-13-102. Sibling visitation rights9-13-103. Visitation rights of grandparents when the child is in the custody of a parent9-13-104. Public schools; transfer of children between parents9-13-105. Criminal records check9-13-106. Custody of minor children; representation by attorney ad litem in probate court9-13-107. Visitation rights of grandparents when the parent does not have custody of the child9-13-108. Visitation--Preference of child9-13-109. Drug testing--Proceedings concerning child custody, visitation, or the welfare of a child9-13-110. Parents who are members of the armed servicesSubchapter 3. Personal Records of Child9-13-301. Non-custodial parent with visitation rights; right to scholastic records of child9-13-302. Refusal of school to provide records; penaltySubchapter 4. International Child Abduction Prevention Act9-13-401. Citation9-13-402. Definitions9-13-403. Prevention of international child abduction9-13-404. Considerations of the court9-13-405. Abduction risk factors9-13-406. Abduction prevention measures9-13-407. Ex parte reliefChapter 14. Spousal and Child SupportSubchapter 1. General Provisions9-14-101. Jurisdictional consent9-14-102. Deduction from salary9-14-103. Quarterly financial report9-14-104. Contempt proceedings; insanity plea9-14-105. Support petitions9-14-106. Support from noncustodial parents9-14-107. Change in payor income warranting modification9-14-108. Transfer between local jurisdictions9-14-109. Automatic assignment of rights9-14-110. Arkansas registry of child support ordersChapter 15. Domestic AbuseSubchapter 1. General Provisions.9-15-101. Purpose.9-15-102. Title.9-15-103. Definitions. Subchapter 2. Judicial Proceedings.9-15-201. Petition - Requirements generally.9-15-202. Filing fees.9-15-203. Petition - Form.9-15-204. Hearing - Service. 9-15-205. Relief generally - Duration.9-15-206. Temporary order.9-15-207. Protection order - Enforcement - Penalties - Criminal jurisdiction.9-15-208. Law enforcement assistance.9-15-209. Modification of orders.9-15-210. Contempt proceedings.9-15-211. Jurisdiction generally. 9-15-212. Effect of no contact order.9-15-213. Police conduct and procedure.9-15-214. Denial of relief prohibited.9-15-215. Factors in determining custody and visitation. 9-15-216. Mutual orders of protection - Separate orders of protection.Subchapter 3. Out-of-State Protection Orders.9-15-302. Full faith and credit.9-15-303. Immunity from liability.Chapter 19. Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (1997)Subchapter 1. General Provisions9-19-101. Short title9-19-102. Definitions9-19-103. Proceedings governed by other law9-19-104. Application to Indian tribes9-19-105. International application of act9-19-106. Effect of child-custody determination9-19-107. Priority9-19-108. Notice to persons outside state9-19-109. Appearance and limited immunity9-19-110. Communication between courts9-19-111. Taking testimony in another state9-19-112. Cooperation between courts; preservation of recordsSubchapter 2. Jurisdiction9-19-201. Initial child-custody jurisdiction9-19-202. Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction9-19-203. Jurisdiction to modify determination9-19-204. Temporary emergency jurisdiction9-19-205. Notice; opportunity to be heard; joinder9-19-206. Simultaneous proceedings9-19-207. Inconvenient forum9-19-208. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct9-19-209. Information to be submitted to court9-19-210. Appearance of parties and childSubchapter 3. Enforcement9-19-301. Definitions9-19-302. Enforcement under Hague Convention9-19-303. Duty to enforce9-19-304. Temporary visitation9-19-305. Registration of child-custody determination9-19-306. Enforcement of registered determination9-19-307. Simultaneous proceedings9-19-308. Expedited enforcement of child-custody determination9-19-309. Service of petition and order9-19-310. Hearing and order9-19-311. Warrant to take physical custody of child9-19-312. Costs, fees, and expenses9-19-313. Recognition and enforcement9-19-314. Appeals9-19-315. Role of prosecutor or public official9-19-316. Role of law enforcement9-19-317. Costs and expensesSubchapter 4. Miscellaneous Provisions9-19-401. Application and constructionTitle 11. Labor and Industrial Relations Chapter 5. Working Conditions GenerallySubchapter 1. General Provisions11-5-115. Prevention of workplace violence.Title 12. Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military AffairsSubtitle 2. Law Enforcement Agencies and Programs Chapter 12. Crime Reporting and InvestigationsSubchapter 2. Arkansas Crime Information Center§ 12-12-215. Protection order registryTitle 16. Practice, Procedure, and CourtsSubtitle 7. Particular Proceedings and Remedies Chapter 127. Stalker Liability Act§ 16-127-102. Civil liability for stalkingTitle 18. PropertySubtitle 2. Real PropertyChapter 16. Landlord and TenantSubchapter 1. General Provisions18-16-112. Protection for Victims of Domestic Abuse Title 27. TransportationSubtitle 2. Motor Vehicle Registration and LicensingChapter 16. Driver's Licenses Generally Subchapter 8. Issuance of Licenses and Permits§ 27-16-811. Exception to disclosing residence address--Address confidentiality program Subchapter 2. Judicial Proceedings.back to top9-15-207. Protection order - Enforcement - Penalties - Criminal jurisdiction.(a) Any order of protection granted under this chapter is enforceable by a law enforcement agency with proper jurisdiction.
(b) An order of protection shall include a notice to the respondent or party restrained that:
(1) A violation of the order of protection is a Class A misdemeanor carrying a maximum penalty of one (1) year imprisonment in the county jail or a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both;
(2) A violation of an order of protection under this section within five (5) years of a previous conviction for violation of an order of protection is a Class D felony;
(3) It is unlawful for an individual who is subject to an order of protection or convicted of a misdemeanor of domestic violence to ship, transport, or possess a firearm or ammunition pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8) and (9) as it existed on January 1, 2007; and
(4) A conviction of violation of an order of protection under this section within five (5) years of a previous conviction for violation of an order of protection is a Class D felony.
(c) For respondents eighteen (18) years of age or older or emancipated minors, jurisdiction for the criminal offense of violating the terms of an order of protection is with the circuit court or other courts having jurisdiction over criminal matters.
(d)(1) In the final order of protection, the petitioner's home or business address may be excluded from notice to the respondent.
(2) A court shall also order that the petitioner's copy of the order of protection be excluded from any address where the respondent happens to reside.
(e) A law enforcement officer shall not arrest a petitioner for the violation of an order of protection issued against a respondent.
(f) When a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that a respondent has violated an order of protection and has been presented verification of the existence of the order of protection, the officer may arrest the respondent without a warrant whether or not the violation occurred in the presence of the officer if the order of protection was obtained according to this chapter and the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure.
(g) An order of protection issued by a court of competent jurisdiction in any county of this state is enforceable in every county of this state by any court or law enforcement officer.Acts of 1991, Act 266, § 10; Acts of 1999, Act 1551, § 4, eff. July 30, 1999; Acts of 2001, Act 1469, § 1, eff. Aug. 13, 2001; Acts of 2007, Act 676, § 2, eff. July 31, 2007; Acts of 2009, Act 331, § 2, eff. March 10, 2009; Acts of 2009, Act 698, § 8, eff. July 31, 2009.	About WomensLaw.org |