§ 5-66-102 - Duty of officer. - Arkansas Statutes

5-66-102. Duty of officer.

When it comes to the knowledge of any sheriff, coroner, or constable, or any of their deputies, that any person is guilty of any offense created or prohibited by this section and 5-66-101, 5-66-104 -- 5-66-107, and 5-66-109, it is their duty to give notice of the offense to any judge or justice of the peace for the county who shall:

(1) Issue his or her warrant and cause the offender to be brought before him or her;

(2) Examine the matter in a summary manner; and

(3) Discharge, bail, or commit the offender, as the circumstances and the right of the case may require.