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AR HB1501

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/10/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jimmie Gazaway

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-1-109(f) to clarify the definition of when a prosecution is commenced
  • Prosecution commences when a person is arrested or issued a citation by a law enforcement officer based upon probable cause
  • Prosecution commences when an arrest warrant is issued by a judge, provided the warrant is sought to be executed without unreasonable delay
  • Prosecution commences upon the filing of an indictment, information, or other charging instrument
  • Approved April 10, 2023

Legislative Description

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning When A Prosecution Is Commenced.

Last Action

Notification that HB1501 is now Act 507

4/10/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/27/2023
Judiciary2/27/2023

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