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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 29 - INMATES OF STATE FACILITIES (§§ 12-29-101 — 12-29-804) › Subchapter 7 - EARNED RELEASE CREDITS FOR OFFENSES COMMITTED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2025 (§§ 12-29-701 — 12-29-704) › Section 12-29-702 - Earned release credits

(a)
Subject to rules promulgated by the Board of Corrections, an inmate eligible to accrue earned release credits may accrue earned release credits against the time spent in confinement pursuant to a sentence to the Division of Correction by the sentencing court.
(b)
(1)
The Board of Corrections shall promulgate rules and the Division of Correction shall administer rules that set guidelines for accrual of earned release credits for work practices, job responsibilities, good behavior, and involvement in rehabilitative activities while in the custody of the Division of Correction.
(2)
The rules shall provide for uniform application of authorizing release to post-release supervision for an inmate who successfully completes programs determined to reduce recidivism and has met behavioral expectations while incarcerated.
(c)
(1)
Earned release credits shall not be applied to reduce the length of a sentence but may reduce the length of time an inmate spends in confinement, upon approval of the Post-Prison Transfer Board.
(2)
Earned release credits may reduce the time of confinement only if awarded by the Post-Prison Transfer Board.
(3)
Earned release credits shall not reduce an inmate's time served in prison by more than the maximum amount authorized under §§
16-93-1803
and
16-93-1804
.
(d)
(1)
An inmate under sentence of death or life imprisonment without parole is not eligible to accrue earned release credits but may be pardoned or have his or her sentence commuted by the Governor, as provided by law.
(2)
Except as provided by subdivision (d)(3) of this section, an inmate sentenced to life imprisonment may accrue earned release credits if otherwise eligible but shall not be awarded earned release credits by the Post-Prison Transfer Board unless the sentence is commuted to a term of years by executive clemency.
(3)
An inmate serving a term of imprisonment for a felony ineligible to receive earned release credits as defined in §
16-93-1802
shall not be eligible to accrue earned release credits but may be pardoned or have his or her sentence commuted by the Governor, as provided by law.
Added by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 112, eff. 1/1/2024.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 29 - INMATES OF STATE FACILITIES (§§ 12-29-101 — 12-29-804) › Subchapter 7 - EARNED RELEASE CREDITS FOR OFFENSES COMMITTED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2025 (§§ 12-29-701 — 12-29-704) › Section 12-29-703 - Classification committee - Classifications

(a)
(1)
(A)
The Board of Corrections shall establish an earned release credit classification committee.
(B)
Members of the committee shall be selected by wardens or supervisors of the various units, facilities, or centers of the Division of Correction and Division of Community Correction according to rules adopted by the board governing the selection of members.
(2)
The committee shall meet as often as necessary to determine rates at which inmates may accrue earned release credits for good behavior, job responsibilities, and involvement in rehabilitative activities.
(b)
(1)
Upon recommendation of the committee, the Director of the Division of Correction may authorize accrual of earned release credits for each successful completion of a:
(A)
State-sponsored general education development certificate program;
(B)
Vocational program for which certification is awarded;
(C)
Drug or alcohol treatment program offered at a Division of Correction facility; or
(D)
Pre-release and other rehabilitative programs or assignments as approved by the Board of Corrections.
(2)
(A)
The additional days of earned release credits described in subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be accrued as provided in the rules promulgated by the board.
(B)
The board may add, amend, change, or alter the rules adopted under this section in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, §
25-15-201
et seq.
(c)
Earned release credits shall not be used to reduce the period of incarceration for an otherwise ineligible inmate.
(d)
A jury shall be instructed pursuant to §
16-97-103
regarding the awarding of earned release credits under this section.
Added by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 112, eff. 1/1/2024.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 29 - INMATES OF STATE FACILITIES (§§ 12-29-101 — 12-29-804) › Subchapter 7 - EARNED RELEASE CREDITS FOR OFFENSES COMMITTED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2025 (§§ 12-29-701 — 12-29-704) › Section 12-29-704 - Maximum reduction

An inmate sentenced to the Division of Correction shall not receive a reduction in his or her required service time under this subchapter, or this subchapter and another law jointly, if the reduction in his or her required service time exceeds the amount authorized for the offense in §
16-93-1801
et seq.
Added by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 112, eff. 1/1/2024.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 29 - INMATES OF STATE FACILITIES (§§ 12-29-101 — 12-29-804) › Subchapter 8 - SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR FEMALE INMATES AND INMATES WITH FAMILIES (§§ 12-29-801 — 12-29-804) › Section 12-29-801 - Mother-newborn child bonding for inmates

(a)
The Department of Corrections shall coordinate with healthcare providers or community-based providers, or both, to develop a custody and care plan that allows an inmate who has given birth to remain with her newborn child during the period authorized by this section.
(b)
Following the delivery of a newborn child by an inmate, the department shall permit the inmate to remain with her newborn child for at least seventy-two (72) hours unless:
(1)
A medical or behavioral health provider has a reasonable belief that remaining with the inmate poses a health or safety risk to the newborn child; or
(2)
Allowing the inmate to remain with her newborn child poses a substantial flight risk or substantial risk of physical injury to another person.
(c)
(1)
The bonding period required under this section is subject to availability of adequate housing in hospitals or community-based housing.
(2)
A correctional facility is not required to house a newborn child with the inmate at the correctional facility.
Added by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 112, eff. 1/1/2024.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 29 - INMATES OF STATE FACILITIES (§§ 12-29-101 — 12-29-804) › Subchapter 8 - SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR FEMALE INMATES AND INMATES WITH FAMILIES (§§ 12-29-801 — 12-29-804) › Section 12-29-802 - Family considerations in inmate placement and visitation

(a)
(1)
To the greatest extent possible, after accounting for security and capacity factors, the Department of Corrections shall place an inmate who is a parent of one (1) or more minor children within two hundred fifty (250) miles of the inmate's permanent address of record.
(2)
An inmate's parentage of a minor child shall be evidenced by birth certificate or court order.
(b)
The Secretary of the Department of Corrections shall adopt rules authorizing the visitation of an inmate who is a parent of one (1) or more minor children and who has a low or minimum-security classification with his or her minor children under the following minimum requirements:
(1)
Ensure opportunities for the minor children to attend in-person visitation with their incarcerated parent at least one (1) time per week unless the department has a reasonable belief that the visitation poses a risk to the safety of the minor child or the security and good order of the facility;
(2)
Eliminate any restrictions on the number of minor children that are permitted visitation privileges with an inmate;
(3)
Authorize contact visits for an inmate who is a parent of one (1) or more minor children unless the department has a reasonable belief that contact visitation poses a risk to the safety of the minor child or the security and good order of the facility;
(4)
Eliminate any restrictions on the number of days on which an inmate may conduct video visitation with a minor child unless restrictions are necessary to maintain the security and good order of the facility; and
(5)
Require restrictions on an inmate's visitation with his or her minor children as a disciplinary measure to be subject to a higher level of review than restrictions on visitation with other individuals.
Added by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 112, eff. 1/1/2024.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 29 - INMATES OF STATE FACILITIES (§§ 12-29-101 — 12-29-804) › Subchapter 8 - SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR FEMALE INMATES AND INMATES WITH FAMILIES (§§ 12-29-801 — 12-29-804) › Section 12-29-803 - Inspections by employees of Department of Corrections

(a)
To the greatest extent practicable and consistent with safety and order of the correctional facility, the Secretary of the Department of Corrections shall adopt rules that limit inspections by male correctional officers where a female inmate is in a state of undress.
(b)
This section does not limit the ability of a male correctional officer to conduct inspections of the area where a female may be in a state of undress if a female correctional officer is not available.
(c)
(1)
If a male correctional officer conducts an inspection of an area where a female inmate is in a state of undress, the male correctional officer shall submit a written report within seventy-two (72) hours following the inspection containing a justification for the male correctional officer to inspect the area where the female inmate was located in a state of undress.
(2)
The report required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall be maintained in the female inmate's record.
Added by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 112, eff. 1/1/2024.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 29 - INMATES OF STATE FACILITIES (§§ 12-29-101 — 12-29-804) › Subchapter 8 - SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR FEMALE INMATES AND INMATES WITH FAMILIES (§§ 12-29-801 — 12-29-804) › Section 12-29-804 - Training and technical assistance

(a)
The Department of Corrections shall develop and provide to all department employees responsible for the care or custody of pregnant inmates training related to the physical and mental health of pregnant inmates and unborn children, including without limitation the:
(1)
General care of pregnant women;
(2)
Impact of restraints on pregnant inmates and unborn children;
(3)
Impact of being placed in restrictive housing on pregnant inmates; and
(4)
Impact of invasive searches on pregnant inmates.
(b)
The department shall develop and provide educational programming for pregnant inmates related to:
(1)
Prenatal care;
(2)
Pregnancy-specific hygiene;
(3)
Parenting skills;
(4)
The impact of alcohol and drugs on an unborn child; and
(5)
The general health of children.
Added by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 112, eff. 1/1/2024.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-105) › Section 12-30-102 - Buying and selling products of institutions

(a)
The Board of Corrections is authorized to enter into contracts, compacts, or agreements with the appropriate governing officials of agencies of other states or of the United States Government for the buying and selling of raw materials, goods, and products produced by and belonging to their respective institutions in accordance with such terms and conditions as the board and the governing officials of correctional institutions of other states or the United States Government may deem advantageous and appropriate for their respective institutions and programs.
(b)
These agreements may include matters such as the buying and selling of raw materials for finished products produced in correctional institutions or for the processing of materials into finished products.
(c)
Copies of all such agreements, compacts, or contracts entered into with correctional institutions of other states, or with the United States Government as authorized in this section, shall be filed with the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.
(d)
(1)
A complete set of books and records shall be kept with respect to all transactions, deliveries, and obligations under each compact, contract, or agreement.
(2)
Copies shall be filed with the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State and shall be available to public inspection during all normal business hours.
(e)
The board may make reasonable rules governing the Division of Correction in the administration of contracts, compacts, or agreements made under the provisions of this section.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 904, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 813, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1981, No. 108, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 46-251 -- 46-253.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-105) › Section 12-30-103 - Workcraft program

(a)
The Division of Correction and the Division of Community Correction are authorized to operate a workcraft program that offers instruction and training for their inmates, thereby helping prepare them for employment after incarceration.
(b)
The Board of Corrections is authorized to establish rules for operating the workcraft program, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1)
Acquisition of necessary machinery, materials, and equipment;
(2)
Establishment of procedures for public sale of inmate-produced craft;
(3)
Inmate eligibility for participation in the workcraft program; and
(4)
Establishment of a workcraft program revolving fund.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 905, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 814, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1975, No. 702, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-248; Acts 1995, No. 205, § 1; 1995, No. 292, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-105) › Section 12-30-104 - Sale of workcraft items

(a)
(1)
The sale of items produced in the Division of Correction or the Division of Correction workcraft programs may be through one (1) or more retail outlets operated by the Division of Correction or the Division of Community Correction.
(2)
The public availability of these items for sale will be made known through advertising or other public marketing communications, or both.
(b)
(1)
Prices of workcraft items shall be sufficient to cover production cost.
(2)
A percentage of sale proceeds, as determined by rule, will accrue to the individual product-creating inmate's account and the remainder to a workcraft program revolving fund.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 906, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 815, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1975, No. 702, § 2; 1981, No. 118, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-249; Acts 1995, No. 205, § 2; 1995, No. 292, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-105) › Section 12-30-105 - Marketing contracts

(a)
(1)
The Division of Correction may enter into marketing contracts with dealers, retailers, distributors, and manufacturer representatives permitting them to market and sell all products and services produced by the Division of Correction industry program in accordance with existing laws and state purchasing rules.
(2)
The Industry Division of the Division of Correction will be responsible for all billing of purchased products and services to ensure that only customers authorized by law are making said purchases.
(b)
Reimbursement to companies on contract for marketing of said products and services will be based on rules established by the Board of Corrections.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 907, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 816, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 48, §§ 1, 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 2 - PRISON-MADE GOODS ACT OF 1967 (§§ 12-30-201 — 12-30-215) › Section 12-30-201 - Title

This subchapter may be cited as the "Prison-Made Goods Act of 1967".
Acts 1967, No. 473, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-235.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 2 - PRISON-MADE GOODS ACT OF 1967 (§§ 12-30-201 — 12-30-215) › Section 12-30-202 - Legislative intent

Whereas, the means now provided for the employment of prison labor are inadequate to furnish a sufficient number of prisoners with diversified employment, it is declared to be the intent of this subchapter:
(1)
To further provide more adequate, regular, and suitable employment for the prisoners of this state, consistent with proper penal purposes;
(2)
To further utilize the labor of prisoners for self-maintenance and for reimbursing this state for expenses incurred by reason of their crimes and imprisonment; and
(3)
To effect the requisitioning and disbursement of prison products directly through established state authorities with no possibility of private profits therefrom.
Acts 1967, No. 473, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-234.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 2 - PRISON-MADE GOODS ACT OF 1967 (§§ 12-30-201 — 12-30-215) › Section 12-30-203 - Establishment of prison industries

The Board of Corrections may purchase, in the manner provided by law, equipment, raw materials, and supplies and engage supervisory personnel necessary to establish and maintain for this state, at the Division of Correction or institution under control of the board, industries for the utilization of services of prisoners in the manufacture or production of articles or products as may be needed for the construction, operation, maintenance, or use of any office, department, division, institution, or agency supported, in whole or in part, by this state and the political subdivisions of this state.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 817, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1277,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1967, No. 473, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-236.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 2 - PRISON-MADE GOODS ACT OF 1967 (§§ 12-30-201 — 12-30-215) › Section 12-30-204 - Purchase of goods by state and local agencies

(a)
(1)
All offices, departments, divisions, institutions, and agencies of this state which are supported in whole or in part by this state, and all political subdivisions of this state, may purchase, at the discretion of the office, department, division, institution, or agency, from the Board of Corrections any products required by the offices, departments, divisions, institutions, agencies, or political subdivisions of this state produced or manufactured by the Division of Correction utilizing prison labor as provided for by this subchapter.
(2)
(A)
(i)
The Revenue Division may request that the board propose the purchase of license plates which are necessary as evidence of registration of motor vehicles and trailers to be issued by the Revenue Division's revenue offices.
(ii)
The license plates would be produced or manufactured by the Division of Correction utilizing prison labor.
(B)
The provisions of this subdivision (a)(2) shall be applicable beginning with the contracts for purchase or any purchases of license plates which are required after the expiration of any contracts for the purchase or manufacture of license plates that are in effect.
(b)
Such offices, departments, divisions, institutions, and agencies shall not be required to submit an invitation for bid to the board for all products known to be produced or manufactured by the Division of Correction utilizing prison labor as provided for by this subchapter.
(c)
(1)
The Division of Correction may enter into an agreement with the Old State House Commission to utilize inmate labor in the production or manufacture of items for resale by the Old State House Museum.
(2)
Except as provided in subdivision (c)(3) of this section, the proceeds from the sales of the items produced or manufactured under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall be used by the Old State House Museum to:
(A)
Develop exhibits and programs about the history of the Division of Correction; or
(B)
Maintain the Old State House Museum's collection of the Division of Correction artifacts.
(3)
The Division of Correction and the commission may by rule modify the use of the proceeds from the sale of items produced or manufactured under subdivision (c)(1) of this section.
(d)
All purchases made pursuant to this section shall be made through the Division of Correction's purchasing division, upon requisition by the proper authority of the office, department, division, institution, agency, or political subdivision of this state requiring the articles or products.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 818, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1967, No. 473, §§ 4, 5; 1985, No. 825, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 46-237, 46-238; Acts 1995, No. 944, § 1; 1997, No. 1284, § 1; 2009, No. 307, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 2 - PRISON-MADE GOODS ACT OF 1967 (§§ 12-30-201 — 12-30-215) › Section 12-30-205 - Purchase of goods by nonprofit organizations and other individuals

(a)
A nonprofit organization may purchase goods produced by the Division of Correction's Industry Division as provided for by this subchapter.
(b)
(1)
Goods produced by the Industry Division as provided for by this subchapter may also be purchased by:
(A)
Current employees and retirees of the Division of Correction;
(B)
(i)
Current employees and retirees of the public offices, departments, divisions, institutions, school districts, and agencies of this state.
(ii)
Subdivision (b)(1)(B)(i) of this section does not include members of the General Assembly; and
(C)
Current and former members of the Board of Corrections.
(2)
Goods purchased by an individual under subdivision (b)(1) of this section:
(A)
Shall be for personal use only and not for resale; and
(B)
Exclusive of fees assessed by the Industry Division and applicable taxes, may not exceed two hundred dollars ($200) for any one (1) purchase of home furnishings for any one (1) fiscal year.
(c)
Goods or products that are produced, assembled, or packaged in whole or in part by the Division of Correction utilizing prison labor may be sold to inmates of the Division of Correction, Division of Community Correction, or a local correctional facility.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 982,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 819, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1061,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1967, No. 473, § 4; 1985, No. 825, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-237; Acts 1999, No. 1375, § 1; 2005, No. 1182, § 1; 2009, No. 502, § 1; 2011, No. 779, § 24.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 2 - PRISON-MADE GOODS ACT OF 1967 (§§ 12-30-201 — 12-30-215) › Section 12-30-206 - Prices

(a)
The Board of Corrections shall fix and determine the prices at which all articles or products manufactured or produced shall be furnished.
(b)
The prices shall be uniform and nondiscriminating to all and shall not exceed the wholesale market prices with the exception of goods or items produced, assembled, or packaged in whole or in part specifically for sale or resale to inmates of the Division of Correction, Division of Community Correction, or a local correctional facility.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 820, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1061,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1967, No. 473, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-242.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 2 - PRISON-MADE GOODS ACT OF 1967 (§§ 12-30-201 — 12-30-215) › Section 12-30-207 - Catalogues

(a)
The Board of Corrections shall cause to be prepared, at such times as the board may determine, catalogues containing the description of all articles and products manufactured or produced by the board pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.
(b)
Copies of the catalogue shall be sent by the board to all offices, departments, institutions, and agencies of this state and made accessible to all political subdivisions of this state referred to in §
12-30-204
.
Acts 1967, No. 473, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-240.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 2 - PRISON-MADE GOODS ACT OF 1967 (§§ 12-30-201 — 12-30-215) › Section 12-30-209 - Order of distribution

The articles or products manufactured or produced by prison labor in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter shall be devoted:
(1)
First, to fulfilling the requirements of the offices, departments, institutions, and agencies of this state that are supported in whole or in part by this state; and
(2)
Second, to supply the political subdivisions of this state with the articles and products.
Acts 1967, No. 473, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-241.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 2 - PRISON-MADE GOODS ACT OF 1967 (§§ 12-30-201 — 12-30-215) › Section 12-30-210 - Annual report

(a)
The Division of Correction's Industry Division shall make an annual full and detailed report of:
(1)
All materials, machinery, or other property procured, the cost of the materials, machinery, or other property procured, and the expenditures made during the last preceding year for production purposes, together with a statement of all materials then on hand to be produced, in process of production, or already produced;
(2)
All machinery, fixtures, or other appurtenances for the purpose of carrying out the work of the Industry Division;
(3)
The earnings realized during the last preceding fiscal year as the proceeds of the sale of items produced by the Industry Division; and
(4)
The Industry Division's current inventory stock price list.
(b)
(1)
The report shall be verified by the oath of the Director of the Division of Correction and shall be forwarded to the Board of Corrections by the director within ninety (90) days after the end of the last preceding fiscal year.
(2)
The board shall review the report described under this section and shall make the report available on the Division of Correction's website.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 982,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 821, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1967, No. 473, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-243.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 2 - PRISON-MADE GOODS ACT OF 1967 (§§ 12-30-201 — 12-30-215) › Section 12-30-211 - Rules

The Board of Corrections shall have power and authority to prepare and promulgate rules which are necessary to give effect to the provisions of this subchapter with respect to matters of administration and procedure respecting them.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 908, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1967, No. 473, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-244.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 2 - PRISON-MADE GOODS ACT OF 1967 (§§ 12-30-201 — 12-30-215) › Section 12-30-212 - Auditor of State bound by voucher or warrant

No voucher, certificate, or warrant issued on the Auditor of State by any office, department, institution, or agency shall be questioned by the Auditor of State or by the Treasurer of State on the grounds that this subchapter has not been complied with by the office, department, institution, or agency.
Acts 1967, No. 473, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-239.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 2 - PRISON-MADE GOODS ACT OF 1967 (§§ 12-30-201 — 12-30-215) › Section 12-30-213 - Intentional violations

If an intentional violation of this subchapter by any office, department, institution, or agency continues, after notice from the Governor to desist, then the intentional violation shall constitute a malfeasance in office and shall subject the person or persons responsible for this violation to suspension or removal from office.
Acts 1967, No. 473, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-239.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 2 - PRISON-MADE GOODS ACT OF 1967 (§§ 12-30-201 — 12-30-215) › Section 12-30-214 - Appropriations - Contracts

(a)
Incident to the employment of prisoners as provided in this subchapter, the Board of Corrections is authorized to:
(1)
Erect buildings;
(2)
Purchase, install, or replace equipment;
(3)
Procure tools, supplies, and materials;
(4)
Employ personnel; and
(5)
Otherwise defray necessary expenses.
(b)
(1)
To further aid the purposes in subsection (a) of this section, the board is empowered to enter into contracts and agreements with any person or persons upon a self-liquidating basis respecting the acquisition and purchase of any equipment, tools, supplies, and materials to the end that they may be paid for over a period of not exceeding ten (10) years.
(2)
The aggregate amount of the purchases or acquisitions are not to exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) unless specifically approved by the Governor with the amounts to be payable solely out of the revenues derived from the activities authorized by this subchapter.
(c)
Nothing in this section shall be construed or interpreted to authorize or permit the incurring of a state debt of any kind or nature as contemplated by the Arkansas Constitution in relation to the debt.
Acts 1967, No. 473, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-245.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 2 - PRISON-MADE GOODS ACT OF 1967 (§§ 12-30-201 — 12-30-215) › Section 12-30-215 - Purchase for construction or operation of prison

Any contractor or subcontractor who has entered into a contract with or for the benefit of a state board, state agency, or state-supported institution of higher education for constructing, equipping, or operating, in whole or in part, any facility of the board, agency, or institution may purchase goods produced by the Division of Correction and the Division of Community Correction for use in the performance of the contract.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 822, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1997, No. 877, § 1; 1999, No. 145, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 3 - FARMS (§§ 12-30-301 — 12-30-308) › Section 12-30-301 - Farming and livestock activities

(a)
The Division of Correction shall make maximum utilization of the farm lands of the various institutions of the division through the use of modern agricultural machinery, equipment, and technology in producing crops and livestock for use in feeding prisoners and for sale on the market to produce income for the maintenance and operation of the institutions of the division.
(b)
The Director of the Division of Correction, with the approval of the Board of Corrections, shall promulgate necessary rules for the operation of the farming and livestock activities of the various institutions of the division, the employment of personnel, the assignment of inmate labor, and other activities as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the purposes as provided in this section.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 909, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 823, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 50, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-219.1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 3 - FARMS (§§ 12-30-301 — 12-30-308) › Section 12-30-303 - Cooperation of Cooperative Extension Service

It shall be the duty of the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service to cooperate with the Director of the Division of Correction to the end that proper crops may be planted to the best advantage and proper methods of soil treatment may be utilized and proper methods of canning and preserving may be used to the best advantage.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 824, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1933, No. 30, § 23; Pope's Dig., § 12690; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-216.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 3 - FARMS (§§ 12-30-301 — 12-30-308) › Section 12-30-304 - Products - Purchase by state institutions

(a)
It shall be the duty of the various state institutions to purchase, as far as possible, products grown or produced by the state upon its Division of Correction and other farms, giving the state preference wherever possible.
(b)
(1)
Sales shall be made at prevailing market prices and all proceeds thereof shall be deposited with the Treasurer of State to the credit of the Division of Correction Farm Fund.
(2)
However, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, by proper bookkeeping entries, may charge the institution so purchasing and credit the Division of Correction account with such amount.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3376, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1933, No. 30, § 22; Pope's Dig., § 12667; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-219.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 3 - FARMS (§§ 12-30-301 — 12-30-308) › Section 12-30-305 - Sales by director

(a)
The Director of the Division of Correction, by and with the consent and approval of the Board of Corrections, shall make all sales of commodities and articles produced and offered for sale by the various penal institutions under his or her supervision.
(b)
The director shall keep a complete and detailed record of all sales and shall immediately deposit all moneys received therefrom with the Treasurer of State to the credit of the Penal Institution Fund.
(c)
The director shall give a bond to be approved by the board as the board may require for the performance of the duties imposed under this section.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 825, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1933, No. 30, § 35; Pope's Dig., § 12702; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-222.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 3 - FARMS (§§ 12-30-301 — 12-30-308) › Section 12-30-306 - Purchases, expenditures, and sales - Compliance with laws

(a)
All purchases for or in behalf of the Division of Correction and its various institutions shall be in strict compliance with the state purchasing laws and applicable rules promulgated thereunder.
(b)
All expenditures of funds appropriated for the division shall be in accordance with the General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, §
19-4-101
et seq., and other applicable fiscal laws of this state governing expenditure of state funds.
(c)
All sales of farm products, livestock, or other products produced in connection with the agriculture and livestock activities at the respective institutions of the division shall be in accordance with the applicable laws of this state governing the advertising for bids and awarding of contracts for the sales.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 910, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 826, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 50, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-220.1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 3 - FARMS (§§ 12-30-301 — 12-30-308) › Section 12-30-307 - Payment for food used by division

(a)
(1)
The Division of Correction may make payment from the Division of Correction Inmate Care and Custody Fund Account to the Division of Correction Farm Fund in an amount not to exceed fifty cents (50¢) on each dollar's worth of food produced on the Division of Correction's farm for consumption in the Inmate Care and Custody Program.
(2)
The Division of Community Correction may make payment to the Division of Correction Farm Fund in an amount not to exceed fifty cents (50¢) on each dollar's worth of food produced on the Division of Correction's farm for consumption by inmates in the custody of the Division of Community Correction.
(b)
The Division of Correction and the Division of Community Correction shall keep appropriate records reflecting farm production and the value of farm-produced products utilized in the Inmate Care and Custody Program or for the care of inmates in the custody of the Division of Community Correction and shall keep records of current market values in support of any such payments.
(c)
In no event shall the amount received under this section, when combined with any loans forgiven under provisions of other laws, exceed the combined value of the farm-produced products utilized by the Inmate Care and Custody Program and utilized for the care of inmates held in the custody of the Division of Community Correction.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 284,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 827, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1987, No. 953, § 25.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 3 - FARMS (§§ 12-30-301 — 12-30-308) › Section 12-30-308 - Lease or rental of land

(a)
The Board of Corrections, in its discretion and with the Governor's approval, may cease or abandon the cultivation of any land now owned by the state and under the jurisdiction of the board and may rent or lease the land not cultivated, or abandoned and not needed in the proper operation of the penal system of this state, if they deem the action expedient.
(b)
In its discretion and with the Governor's approval, the board may rent or lease additional lands for the planting and cultivation of crops by inmates.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1277,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 295,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 294,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1933, No. 30, § 33; Pope's Dig., § 12700; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-217.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 4 - WORK-STUDY RELEASE (§§ 12-30-401 — 12-30-408) › Section 12-30-401 - Work and rehabilitative programs - Work-release programs

(a)
All inmates committed to the Division of Correction for institutional care shall be required to participate in the various work programs to which assigned and may be afforded vocational training and rehabilitative opportunities in accordance with rules and procedures therefor as promulgated by the Director of the Division of Correction with the approval of the Board of Corrections.
(b)
The division may institute "work-release" programs under which the inmates selected to participate in the programs may be gainfully employed or attend school outside of the units maintained by the division, under rules promulgated by the director with the approval of the board.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 911, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 828, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 50, § 9; 1971, No. 465, § 1; 1977, No. 482, § 5; 1981, No. 58, § 2; 1983, No. 309, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-117.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 4 - WORK-STUDY RELEASE (§§ 12-30-401 — 12-30-408) › Section 12-30-402 - Establishment of new work-release centers

(a)
The Community Correction Revolving Fund may borrow from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund for the establishment of new work-release centers for the Division of Correction.
(b)
The loans shall be repaid by the end of the fiscal year in which the loans are made.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 829, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1987, No. 953, § 19; 2005, No. 1962, § 50.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 4 - WORK-STUDY RELEASE (§§ 12-30-401 — 12-30-408) › Section 12-30-403 - Rules generally

The Board of Corrections and the Director of the Division of Correction will govern the administration of work-release programs with the promulgation of rules and procedures subject to the continuing review by the Governor, who shall have the right to revise and rescind any such rules and procedures.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 912, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 50, § 9; 1971, No. 465, § 1; 1977, No. 482, § 5; 1981, No. 58, § 2; 1983, No. 440, § 1; 1983, No. 814, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-117.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 4 - WORK-STUDY RELEASE (§§ 12-30-401 — 12-30-408) › Section 12-30-404 - Inmates excepted from program

(a)
No person shall be allowed to participate in any work-release program conducted by or for the Division of Correction if convicted of:
(1)
A capital offense;
(2)
Murder in the first degree, §
5-10-102
;
(3)
Rape, §
5-14-103
;
(4)
Kidnapping, §
5-11-102
; or
(5)
Aggravated robbery a second or subsequent time, §
5-12-103
.
(b)
However, this section shall not apply to persons participating in work-release programs on July 20, 1979.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 830, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1979, No. 399, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-117.1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 3 - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-25-101 — 12-51-901) › Chapter 30 - STATE INMATE INDUSTRIES AND LABOR (§§ 12-30-101 — 12-30-503) › Subchapter 4 - WORK-STUDY RELEASE (§§ 12-30-401 — 12-30-408) › Section 12-30-405 - Contracts for inmate labor

The Division of Correction may make contractual arrangements for use of inmate labor by the following prioritized list:
(1)
Other state departments, divisions, and agencies;
(2)
Counties, cities, and school districts; and
(3)
Civic organizations, other nonprofit organizations, and private citizens, including, but not limited to, those responsible for the preservation of natural resources or other public works.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 831, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 50, § 9; 1971, No. 465, § 1; 1977, No. 482, § 5; 1981, No. 58, § 2; 1983, No. 309, § 1; 1983, No. 440, § 1; 1983, No. 814, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-117.