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AR HB1780

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jimmie Gazaway

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • County sheriff's offices must retain items in their possession related to felony criminal investigations until the statute of limitations for the most serious possible connected crime has lapsed

  • Property may be released early if ordered by a court

  • Property may also be released if the prosecuting attorney determines there will be no prosecution pursuant to the felony criminal investigation

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 13-4-409(a) to clarify retention requirements specifically apply to felony investigations rather than all criminal investigations

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Retention Of Property Related To A Felony Investigation.

Last Action

Notification that HB1780 is now Act 684

4/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/3/2025
Judiciary3/13/2025

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