§ 5-38-205 - Impairing the operation of a vital public facility. - Arkansas Statutes

5-38-205. Impairing the operation of a vital public facility.

(a) A person commits the offense of impairing the operation of a vital public facility if, having no reasonable ground to believe he or she has a right to do so, the person knowingly causes a substantial interruption or impairment of an operation of a vital public facility by:

(1) Damaging the property of another person;

(2) Incapacitating an operator of a vital public facility; or

(3) Engaging in:

(A) A fight or violent and tumultuous behavior; or

(B) Any other conduct that causes a substantial disruption, obstruction, or impediment to the operation of a vital facility.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section, impairing the operation of a vital public facility is a Class C felony.

(2) Impairing the operation of a vital public facility under subdivision (a)(3) of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

(c) As used in this section, "vital public facility" includes a county jail, city jail, public detention facility, or temporary holding facility for detained persons.