AR SB56

Redirects sex offender registration notifications from the Arkansas Crime Information Center to local law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction in multiple code sections.

Reduces address reporting timeline from 5 business days to 3 business days for sex offenders establishing residency due to eviction, natural disaster, or unforeseen circumstances.

Requires sex offenders working, enrolled, or volunteering at schools to notify local law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction rather than the state crime information center.

Mandates that sex offenders report name changes to local law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction within 10 calendar days, rather than to the Director of the Arkansas Crime Information Center.

Establishes a 1-year waiting period before a sex offender can file a new petition to terminate registration obligations if a previous petition has been denied.