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Arkansas Code Title 12. Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs § 12-12-212. Release or disclosure to unauthorized person--Penalty

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A person is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor upon conviction if the person knowingly:

(1) Accesses information or obtains information collected and maintained under this subchapter for a purpose not specified by this subchapter; or

(2) Releases or discloses information maintained under this subchapter to another person who lacks authority to receive the information.

(b) A person is guilty of a Class D felony upon conviction if the person violates subsection (a) of this section for the purpose of:

(1) Furthering the commission of a misdemeanor offense or felony offense by the person or another person;

(2) Enhancing or assisting a person's position in a legal proceeding in this state or influencing the outcome of a legal proceeding in this state for the benefit of the person or a member of the person's family;

(3) Causing a pecuniary or professional gain for the person or a member of the person's family; or

(4) Political purposes for the person or a member of the person's family.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 12. Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs § 12-12-212. Release or disclosure to unauthorized person--Penalty - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-12-law-enforcement-emergency-management-and-military-affairs/ar-code-sect-12-12-212/

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