Arkansas Laws
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Are Autopsy Reports Public in Arkansas? (2026)
Arkansas autopsy reports are confidential, not public records. Learn who can request one, the $25 fee, the notarized-letter rule, and how to get a copy.
Are Brass Knuckles Legal in Arkansas? (2026 Law)
Arkansas Code § 5-73-104 bans knowingly possessing, making or selling metal knuckles. Possession is a Class A misdemeanor; dealing is a Class D felony.
Are Magic Mushrooms Legal in Arkansas? Psilocybin Laws (2026)
Psilocybin is Schedule I in Arkansas. Possession under 2 grams is a Class D felony, delivery starts at Class C, and the state has no therapy or decriminalization law.
Arkansas Adoption Records: The Administrative Path to Your Original Birth Certificate
Arkansas adult adoptees (21+) can request their adoption file through the Health Department without a court order, for a $100 fee. Here is how it works.
Arkansas Age of Consent Laws: Statutes, Penalties and Reporting
How Arkansas criminal law protects minors by age, with rape, capital rape and sexual assault tiers, position-of-trust rules, penalties and where to report.
Arkansas Age Verification Law: Act 612 Requirements Explained
Arkansas requires age verification for adult content under Act 612, unchallenged and distinct from the state's struck-down social media law.
Arkansas AI Laws and Regulation (2026)
Guide to Arkansas AI laws, regulation, and legislation covering deepfakes, employment AI, healthcare AI, and more.
Arkansas AI Meeting Recording Laws (2026)
Learn how Arkansas consent laws apply to AI meeting recorders. One-party consent rules, penalties, and compliance.
Arkansas Alimony Laws: How Spousal Support Works (2026)
Learn how Arkansas alimony laws work under Ark. Code Ann. 9-12-312: no formula, discretionary need-and-ability standard, types of spousal support, and when alimony automatically ends.
Arkansas Annulment Laws: Grounds, Deadlines and How to File (2026)
Arkansas annulment under Ark. Code § 9-12-201: grounds, void marriages, parental annulment, the 2021 marriage-age change, and where to file the case.
Arkansas Assault and Battery Laws: Degrees, Felonies and Penalties
In Arkansas, battery means causing injury, and assault means creating a risk of injury or fear of imminent injury. See each degree, felonies and domestic battering.
Arkansas At-Will Employment Laws: Exceptions and Your Rights
Arkansas is an at-will state with a contract-based public-policy exception and handbook implied-contract rule. Learn RTW status and federal protections.
Arkansas Audio Recording Laws: One-Party Consent Rules and Penalties (2026)
Arkansas audio recording laws allow one-party consent under Ark. Code 5-60-120. Learn the rules for recording conversations, phone calls, and penalties for violations.
Arkansas Background Check Laws (2026 Guide)
Arkansas background check laws: Ban the Box, lookback periods, Clean Slate, employer and housing checks.
Arkansas Biometric Privacy Laws: Collection, Consent & Penalties (2026)
Arkansas protects biometric data under its breach notification law, not a dedicated statute. Learn what the Personal Information Protection Act requires in 2026.
Arkansas Birth Certificate: How to Order, Fees and Who Can Get One
ADH Vital Records charges $12 for the first certified Arkansas birth certificate and $10 per extra copy. How to order, same-day walk-in service, ID and amendments.
Arkansas Car Accident Laws: Fault, Insurance, and Your Claim
Arkansas is an at-fault state with add-on PIP and a 3-year injury SOL. Learn the 25/50/25 minimums, modified comparative fault rules, and UM/UIM requirements.
Arkansas Car Seat Laws (2026): Ages, Weight & Fines
Arkansas requires a car seat under age 6 and 60 lb, then a belt suffices, under Ark. Code 27-34-104. See the $25-$100 fine under 27-34-103 and exemptions.
Arkansas Child Custody Laws (2026): Joint Custody Presumption, Best Interests, and Your Rights
Arkansas presumes joint custody with equal parenting time under Act 604 of 2021. Learn the best-interests factors, how to rebut the presumption, relocation rules, and modification standards.
Arkansas Child Support Laws (2026): Guidelines & Calculator
Arkansas uses the Income Shares Model since 2020. Learn how courts calculate obligations, modify orders, and enforce payments under Administrative Order No. 10.
Arkansas Court Records: How to Search, and Why This Guide Stays General
Arkansas provides an online case-information search through arcourts.gov. Learn how to find a case, contact a clerk, and how Arkansas sealing works.
Arkansas Dashcam Laws: Mounting, Audio, and Legal Uses (2026)
Arkansas dashcam laws allow dashboard cameras with no specific restrictions. Learn mounting rules, audio recording consent, insurance benefits, and using dashcam footage as evidence.
Arkansas Data Breach Notification Laws: Reporting Rules & Timelines (2026)
Learn Arkansas data breach notification rules under the Personal Information Protection Act, including reporting timelines, AG requirements, and penalties.
Arkansas Data Privacy Laws: Breach Notification & Consumer Rights (2026)
Learn about Arkansas data privacy laws including the Personal Information Protection Act, breach notification rules, student data protections, and your consumer rights.
Arkansas Death Records: Are They Public + How to Get One
Arkansas is a closed-record state: death certificates stay restricted to family for 50 years. See who qualifies, the $10 fee, and how to order.
Arkansas Debt Collection Laws: Wage Garnishment, Statute of Limitations, and Repossession
Arkansas debt collection laws: the federal 25% garnishment formula, the 5-year written and 3-year oral debt statutes of limitations, and repossession rules.
Arkansas Deepfake Laws: AI Images, Voice Cloning & Penalties (2026)
Arkansas enacted three deepfake laws in 2025: Act 827 criminalizes nonconsensual deepfake sexual images, Act 977 covers AI-generated child exploitation material, and Act 159 protects AI-cloned voices commercially.
Arkansas Defamation Laws: Libel, Slander & Suing (2026)
Arkansas defamation laws explained: slander has a 1-year deadline, libel 3 years, plus defamation per se, the anti-SLAPP statute, and how to sue for defamation.
Arkansas Disorderly Conduct Laws: Penalties, Trespass and Purple Paint
Arkansas disorderly conduct (5-71-207) is a Class C misdemeanor. Criminal trespass under 5-39-203 runs up to a Class D felony on critical infrastructure.
Arkansas Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Arkansas is the only state with no pure no-fault divorce. Learn the general indignities ground, 60-day residency rule, 30-day wait, equitable distribution, and covenant marriage rules.
Arkansas Dog Bite Laws: Liability and Victim Rights
Learn Arkansas dog bite laws, the one-bite rule, owner liability, criminal penalties under Code 5-62-125, and the 3-year statute of limitations.
Arkansas Drone Laws (2026): Privacy, Hunting & Shoot-Down Rules
Arkansas drone law explained: the 2025 Arkansas Privacy Act, the drone voyeurism statute, hunting-scout bans, and why shooting down a drone is a federal felony.
Arkansas DWI Laws: Penalties, BAC Limit & License (2026)
Arkansas DWI laws: the 0.08% BAC limit, first-offense penalties under Arkansas Code 5-65-111, the 6-month suspension, interlock, and 10-year look-back.
Arkansas E-Scooter Laws: Sidewalk, Helmet & Age Rules (2026)
Arkansas sets a statewide minimum age of 16 and a 15 mph operating cap for e-scooters under Act 1015 of 2019. There is no statewide helmet requirement for riders of any age.
Arkansas Easements, Landlocked Property and Eminent Domain (2026)
Arkansas prescriptive easements generally take 7 years of adverse use. See the county-court road petition for landlocked land and Arkansas eminent domain rules.
Arkansas Emancipation Laws: How to Get Emancipated in Arkansas (2026)
Learn how emancipation works in Arkansas. A minor who is at least 17 may petition under Ark. Code Ann. section 9-35-109 (formerly 9-27-362, recodified 2025) within an open juvenile court case. Marriage at 17 also emancipates. Covers criteria, hearing process, rights granted, and effects on child support.
Arkansas Embezzlement Laws: Theft of Property, Forgery and Penalties
Arkansas charges embezzlement as theft (Ark. Code 5-36-103), generally a felony above $1,000. Bank embezzlement carries up to 30 years; forgery is Class B or C.
Arkansas Employee Monitoring Laws: Workplace Privacy Rules (2026)
Arkansas employee monitoring law explained: the Ark. Code 11-2-124 social media password ban, one-party consent recording, and the felony hidden-recording ban.
Arkansas Expungement Laws: How to Seal Your Record (A.C.A. § 16-90-1401)
Arkansas uses record sealing under the Comprehensive Criminal Record Sealing Act of 2013, A.C.A. § 16-90-1401. Learn who qualifies, waiting periods, the exclusion list, and how to file a petition.
Arkansas Extortion Laws: Theft by Threat, Coercion and Penalties
Arkansas folds extortion and blackmail into theft: property obtained by threat is a Class C or B felony. See the threat definition, coercion and sexual extortion.
Arkansas Felony Classes and Misdemeanor Penalties (2026)
Arkansas felony classes run from Class D (up to 6 years) to Class Y (10 to 40 years or life), before habitual increases. See misdemeanor limits, fines and probation.
Arkansas Final Paycheck Laws: What's Confirmed and What to Verify
Arkansas has a final-pay statute, but its exact deadline and penalty figures are unconfirmed. What is confirmed, and how to file a wage claim.
Arkansas Fireworks Laws (2026): Dates, Sparklers, Penalties
Arkansas fireworks are legal June 13-July 10 and Dec 10-Jan 5 (2025 date change); sparklers are legal year-round. Age 12+. Penalties and where you can't light.
Arkansas Freedom of Information Act: Deadlines, Fees, and Appeals
The Arkansas FOIA explained: the resident-only rule, immediate production as the default, actual-cost fees, a real fee waiver, and the 7-day court hearing.
Arkansas GPS Tracking Laws: Is It Legal to Put a Tracker on a Car? (2026)
Arkansas made secret GPS tracking a crime in 2025. See what Act 600 changed, when tracking becomes felony stalking, and what to do if you find a tracker.
Arkansas Grandparents' Rights: Visitation Law After Linder v. Linder
Arkansas grandparent visitation after Linder v. Linder: the 2019 rebuttable-presumption fix in Act 679, standing triggers, and what courts have not yet tested.
Arkansas Guardianship Laws After Act 713: Minors and Adults (2026)
How Arkansas guardianship works after Act 713 of 2025: clear and convincing proof, the parental-unfitness rule, 14-day emergency hearings and repealed standby law.
Arkansas Hit and Run Laws: Penalties and What to Do
Learn Arkansas hit and run laws under AR Code 27-53-101 through 27-53-103, including penalties by damage amount, reporting requirements, and your legal rights.
Arkansas Homestead Exemption: $675 Credit, Freeze and How to Apply
Arkansas's homestead credit is $675 for assessment years from 2026 under Act 174. See who is eligible, how to apply, the 65+ freeze and creditor protection.
Arkansas Identity Theft Laws: Financial Fraud and the ID Passport
Arkansas splits identity theft into financial and nonfinancial fraud under Ark. Code 5-37-227, and offers verified victims an Identity Theft Passport.
Arkansas Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Exemptions and Employer Rules (2026)
Arkansas pays seated jurors $50 a day, lets people 80 and older opt out, and bars employers from firing or penalizing you for jury service.
Arkansas Knife Laws (2026): Intent-Based Carry Rules
Arkansas only bans carrying a knife with intent to unlawfully use it as a weapon. See the 3-inch definition, exceptions, and penalties.
Arkansas Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Notice, and Tenant Rights
Arkansas security deposit cap is 2 months' rent (6+ unit landlords only), returned within 60 days. Learn habitability, notice, and tenant rights under Act 1052.
Arkansas Landlord-Tenant Recording Laws: Cameras, Audio, and Privacy Rights (2026)
Arkansas landlord-tenant recording laws protect tenant privacy from hidden cameras. Learn what landlords and tenants can record, security camera rules, and eviction documentation.
Arkansas Laws on Recording in Public: Your Complete Guide (2026)
Arkansas allows recording in public without consent. Learn the rules for filming on streets, in stores, at protests, and government meetings under FOIA and the First Amendment.
Arkansas Laws on Recording Police: Your Rights and Limits (2026)
You can legally record police officers in Arkansas in public under the First Amendment. Learn the rules, limits, FOIA rights, and what to do if an officer tells you to stop.
Arkansas Lemon Law (2026): How to Qualify & Get a Refund
Arkansas lemon law covers new vehicles under 14,000 lbs with a 24-month/24,000-mile window. Learn the repair thresholds, consumer remedy choice, and how to file.
Arkansas License Plate Reader Laws (2026)
Arkansas ALPR law: who may use plate readers, 60- and 150-day retention limits, sharing bans, and enforcement after Act 668 of 2025.
Arkansas Manslaughter and Negligent Homicide Laws (2026)
Arkansas manslaughter is a Class B felony (5 to 20 years) with four forms. Learn how negligent homicide covers drunk-driving deaths and the 85 percent rule.
Arkansas Marriage & Divorce Records: State Copies for $10
Arkansas Department of Health issues marriage and divorce records for $10 per copy. Divorce decrees come from the circuit clerk in the county.