Arkansas Code Title 5. Criminal Offenses § 5-54-113. Permitting escape--First degree

(a) A public servant responsible for supervision of persons detained in correctional facilities or in custody commits the offense of permitting escape in the first degree if he or she knowingly permits the escape of a person known to be detained in a correctional facility or in custody pursuant to an arrest for, or a charge or conviction of, a felony of any class.

(b) Permitting escape in the first degree is a Class C felony.