Arkansas Code Title 12. Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs § 12-12-918. Classification as sexually dangerous person

(a)(1) In order to classify a person as a sexually dangerous person, a prosecutor may allege on the face of an information that the prosecutor is seeking a determination that the defendant is a sexually dangerous person.

(3) After sentencing, the court shall make a determination regarding the defendant's status as a sexually dangerous person.

(b)(1) In order for the examiner qualified by the committee to prepare the report:

(2) The cost of the evaluation shall be paid by the Division of Correction.

(c)(1) Should evidence be found in the course of any assessment conducted by the committee that a defendant appears to meet the criteria for being classified as a sexually dangerous person, the committee shall bring this information to the attention of the prosecutor, who will determine whether to file a petition with the court for the defendant to be classified as a sexually dangerous person.

(2) The sentencing court shall retain jurisdiction to determine whether a defendant is a sexually dangerous person for one (1) year after sentencing or for so long as the defendant remains incarcerated for the sex offense.

(d)(1) The sentencing order should state whether the offense qualifies as an aggravated sex offense.

(2) Should the aggravated sex offense box not be checked on the sentencing order, the court will be contacted by the committee and asked to furnish a written determination as to whether the offense qualifies as an aggravated sex offense.