Arkansas Code Title 5. Criminal Offenses § 5-26-501. Interference with visitation

(a)(1) A person commits the offense of interference with visitation if, knowing that he or she has no lawful right to do so, he or she takes, entices, or keeps any minor from any person entitled by a court decree or order to the right of visitation with the minor.

(2) A person claiming interference with visitation shall provide a copy of the signed court order or decree regarding custody or visitation rights to a law enforcement officer as proof of the interference with visitation.

(b)(1) Interference with visitation is a Class C misdemeanor.

(2) However, interference with visitation is a:

(1) A person or lawful guardian committed the act to protect the minor from imminent physical harm if the defendant's:

(2) A person or lawful guardian committed the act based on a reasonable belief that the person entitled to visitation would remove the minor from the jurisdiction of the court;

(3) The act was committed with the mutual consent of all parties having a right to custody and visitation of the minor; or

(4) The act was otherwise authorized by law.