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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)(1) The Division of Correction shall provide notice by written or electronic means to the Arkansas Crime Information Center of the anticipated release from incarceration in a county or state penal institution of a person serving a sentence for a sex offense.
(2) The Department of Human Services shall provide notice by written or electronic means to the center of the anticipated release from incarceration of a person committed following an acquittal on the grounds of mental disease or defect for a sex offense.
(b)(1)(A) If available, the notice required in subsection (a) of this section shall be provided to the center ninety (90) days before the offender's anticipated release.
(B) However, a good faith effort shall be made to provide the notice at least thirty (30) days before release.
(2) The notice shall include the person's name, identifying factors, offense history, and anticipated future residence.
(c) Upon receipt of notice, the center shall provide notice by written or electronic means to:
(1) The local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction; and
(2) Other state and local law enforcement agencies as appropriate for public safety.
(d)(1) Where possible, victim notification pursuant to this subchapter shall be accomplished by means of the computerized victim notification system established under § 12-12-1201 et seq.
(2) If notification cannot be made throughout the system established under § 12-12-1201 et seq., the Division of Correction shall provide the notification to the victim.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 12. Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs § 12-12-914. Notice of release - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-12-law-enforcement-emergency-management-and-military-affairs/ar-code-sect-12-12-914/
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