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AR SB561
Bill
Status
Passed
4/26/2021
Primary Sponsor
Alan Clark
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Code § 12-18-908(a) to require adult offenders convicted of child maltreatment offenses to permanently remain on the Child Maltreatment Central Registry, regardless of subsequent expungement of the criminal offense
- Permanent registry placement applies if the conviction has not been reversed or vacated and the offender's name is listed for severe maltreatment
- Modifies Arkansas Code § 12-18-908(d)(1) to prohibit removal of an offender's name from the registry if convicted of a felony as an adult for the same act or omission for which they are named in the registry
- Felony convictions that have not been reversed or vacated and involve severe maltreatment require permanent registry placement
- Exceptions to permanent placement apply only if convictions are reversed or vacated
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning The Removal Of An Offender's Name From The Child Maltreatment Central Registry.
Last Action
Notification that SB561 is now Act 896
4/26/2021
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/31/2021
Judiciary3/17/2021
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