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AR SB795

Bill

Status

Passed

4/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jon Woods

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Reorganizes and updates the Military Code of Arkansas (Title 12, Chapters 60-64) with revised definitions including a new "sexual conduct" definition covering specific types of sexual activity.

  • Increases annual appropriations for military justice administration from $3,000 to $20,000 and establishes a State Military Department Fund Account-Military Justice Fund.

  • Repeals sections on courts of inquiry (§ 12-64-103), dismissal of commissioned officers (§ 12-64-106), injury to property redress (§ 12-64-108), and admissibility of court inquiry records (§ 12-64-521).

  • Revises court-martial procedures including military judge requirements, counsel qualifications, trial record authentication, and appellate procedures aligned with federal Armed Forces standards.

  • Adds two new offenses: § 12-64-610 allowing civil action for delinquent military fines/forfeitures in Pulaski County Circuit Court, and § 12-64-848 criminalizing adultery by married military personnel under circumstances prejudicing good order and discipline.

Legislative Description

To Update The Military Code Of Arkansas.

Last Action

Notification that SB795 is now Act 1003

4/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs3/18/2015
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/4/2015

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