AR HB1136

Establishes mandatory record retention schedules for Arkansas county sheriff's offices and constables, with specific timeframes before records may be destroyed.

Criminal investigation documentation retained indefinitely for Class Y or Class A felonies, 10 years for other felonies, 5 years for misdemeanors or violations, and 3 years for civil or noncriminal matters.

Jail booking records (fingerprints, photos, detention logs) retained for 30 years; dispatch reports for 7 years; orders of protection for 10 years; general law enforcement documents for 5 years.

Items in sheriff's possession for misdemeanor cases retained 30 days after investigation closure or final judgment; felony items retained until statute of limitations expires, with 99-year retention for capital murder, first/second-degree murder, rape, sexual assault, and arson cases.

Requires 1-year waiting period after audit completion before destroying administrative records and 60-day notice to Arkansas History Commission before destroying any records over 50 years old.