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Arkansas Code Title 16. Practice, Procedure, and Courts § 16-84-117. Conditions for release on bail for persons accused of human trafficking and related offenses

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

(a) As used in this section, “offense that involves the taking of a minor or holding a minor without consent” does not mean an offense under § 5-26-501 et seq.

(b) Unless waived by the court under subsection (c) of this section, a person arrested for a violation of trafficking of persons, § 5-18-103, kidnapping, § 5-11-102, or false imprisonment in the first degree, § 5-11-103, or an offense that involves the taking of a minor or holding a minor without consent, shall not be granted bail before the person agrees to the following conditions imposed by the arraigning court:

(1) An ankle monitor or GPS-enabled tracking device;

(2) Restricted movement limited to the person's residence, except in the case of a medical emergency;

(3) A restriction on internet access and access to electronic media;

(4) An agreement by the person to:

(A) A no contact order prohibiting direct or indirect contact with the victim or victims of the charged offense;

(B) Relinquish all firearms to a third party until the expiration of the no contact order; and

(C) Refrain from using an illegal controlled substance;

(5) A cash bond or a secured bond requiring the person to put up at least fifty percent (50%) of the principal bond amount, at the discretion of the court;

(6) Maintaining regular reporting requirements, at the discretion of the court; and

(7) Obeying a curfew, at the court's discretion.

(c) The court may waive a condition under subsection (b) of this section upon a showing that the waiver would not result in an increased risk to the community or an increased risk of flight by the person.

(d) Absent a waiver by the court under subsection (c) of this section, a person who refuses or fails to agree to or adhere to a condition listed under subsection (b) of this section shall not be allowed release on bail until the conclusion of his or her case.

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