Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-15-710. Person committed--Violations--Penalties

(a) A person committed to an institution who is found guilty of violating the rules and regulations of the institution or of conducting himself or herself in a disorderly manner may be confined for a period not to exceed six (6) months in any place where persons convicted of disorderly conduct may be confined.

(b) Any person committed to an institution pursuant to this subchapter, who shall leave or attempt to leave the institution without being properly discharged by the superintendent of the institution or his or her authorized agent, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be imprisoned for a period of not less than six (6) months nor more than one (1) year.

(c) Any person confined or imprisoned pursuant to this section shall be kept separate from the other inmates of the place of confinement. Upon completion of the period of confinement, he or she shall be returned to the hospital or sanatorium where originally committed.

(d) Any person confined or imprisoned pursuant to the provisions of this section may be confined or imprisoned in the hospital or sanatorium where originally committed if facilities for confinement or imprisonment are available at the hospital or sanatorium.