§ 12-12-912 - Arrests for violations. - Arkansas Statutes

12-12-912. Arrests for violations.

(a) In order for a sex offender to be charged with the commission of a violation of this subchapter so that an arrest warrant shall be issued, it shall be the duty of the local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction to notify the prosecutor when the local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction has reasonable grounds for believing that a sex offender is not registered, has not reported a change of address, or has not verified the sex offender's address in violation of this subchapter.

(b) The address of a sex offender as listed in the sex offender's registration file shall determine which local law enforcement agency has jurisdiction.

(c) A law enforcement officer shall arrest a sex offender when a warrant has been issued for the sex offender's arrest or the officer has reasonable grounds for believing that a sex offender is not registered or has not reported a change of address in violation of this subchapter.