§ 16-90-1305. Notice and effect
(a) Notice of the discharge of the person’s sentence under this section shall be sent to the clerk of the sentencing court. (b) The clerk of the sentencing court shall send notice to the Arkansas Crime Information Center. (c) A person who earns discharge and completion of his or her sentence under this subchapter is […]
§ 16-90-1416. Release of sealed records
(a) The custodian of a sealed record shall not disclose the existence of the sealed record or release the sealed record except when requested by: (1) The person whose record was sealed or the person’s attorney when authorized in writing by the person; (2) A criminal justice agency, as defined in § 12-12-1001, and the […]
§ 16-90-1401. Title
This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Comprehensive Criminal Record Sealing Act of 2013”.
§ 16-90-1417. Effect of sealing
(a) (1) A person whose record has been sealed under this subchapter shall have all privileges and rights restored, and the record that has been sealed shall not affect any of his or her civil rights or liberties unless otherwise specifically provided by law. (2) A person who wants to reacquire the right to vote […]
§ 16-90-1402. Intent
(a) The General Assembly recognizes that historically the laws of this state involving the procedure a person must follow to have his or her prior criminal history information sealed have been confusing, from the standpoint of both practicality and terminology. (b) It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide in clear terms in […]
§ 16-90-1418. Uniform petition and uniform order — Creation
The Arkansas Crime Information Center shall develop and draft the form to be used for the uniform petition and uniform order under this subchapter.
§ 16-90-1403. Scope
(a) This subchapter governs all proceedings involving the sealing of criminal records. (b) Inconsistencies between this subchapter and any other sections within the Arkansas Code in existence January 1, 2014, are resolved in favor of this subchapter, except that this subchapter does not apply to: (1) The Arkansas Drug Court Act, § 16-98-301 et seq.; […]
§ 16-90-1419. Filing fee
The circuit clerk or district court clerk shall not collect a fee for filing the uniform petition under this subchapter.
§ 16-90-1404. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Completion of a person’s sentence” means that the person, after being found guilty: (A) Paid his or her fine, court costs, or other monetary obligation as defined in § 16-13-701 in full, unless the obligation has been excused by the sentencing court; (B) Served any time in county or […]
§ 16-90-1405. Eligibility to file a uniform petition to seal a misdemeanor offense or violation
(a) A person is eligible to file a uniform petition under this subchapter to seal his or her record of a misdemeanor or violation immediately after: (1) The completion of his or her sentence for the misdemeanor or violation, including full payment of restitution; (2) Full payment of court costs; (3) Full payment of driver’s […]