AR HB1059

Creates new criminal offense of violation of a military order of protection when a service member receives notice of and knowingly violates such an order issued by a commanding general, military judge, or special courts-martial convening authority.

Allows law enforcement officers to arrest and take into custody without a warrant any person with probable cause to believe they are subject to a military order of protection and have violated its terms, even if violation did not occur in officer's presence.

Requires law enforcement agencies to notify the Arkansas National Guard Adjutant General's office within 24 hours if a service member is in custody for military order of protection violations; National Guard must assume custody within 48 hours or service member must be released.

Defines "military order of protection" as an official command against a service member to prevent violent or threatening acts against specified persons including spouses, family members, cohabitants, dating partners, or those alleging sexual misconduct.

Provides that military orders of protection receive full faith and credit and must be enforced by Arkansas law enforcement as if issued in the state; clarifies that prosecution for violation does not prevent military commanders from pursuing separate disciplinary action.