Arkansas Code Title 13. Libraries, Archives, and Cultural Resources § 13-4-403. Criminal investigation documentation--Definition

(1) Incident or offense reports;

(2) Arrest warrant records;

(3) Search warrant records; and

(4) Investigative case files, including:

(1) If the criminal investigation documentation is associated with a Class Y or Class A felony, it shall be retained for at least thirty (30) years;

(2) If the criminal investigation documentation is associated with a non-Class Y felony, it shall be retained for at least ten (10) years;

(3) If the criminal investigation documentation is associated with a misdemeanor or violation, it shall be retained for at least three (3) years;

(4) If the criminal investigation documentation relates to a civil matter or other noncriminal matter, it shall be retained for at least three (3) years; and

(5) If the criminal investigation documentation is associated with a use of force by law enforcement, law enforcement complaints, or administrative proceedings, it shall be retained for at least three (3) years.