Arkansas SB548: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WARRANTS OF ARREST; AND TO REQUIRE THAT NOTICE OF A WARRANT BE SENT TO THE PERSON NAMED IN THE ARREST WARRANT

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning warrants of arrest; to require that notice of a warrant be sent to the person named in the arrest warrant; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the law concerning warrants of arrest; and to require that notice of a warrant be sent to the person named in the arrest warrant.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WARRANTS OF ARREST; TO REQUIRE THAT NOTICE OF A WARRANT BE SENT TO THE PERSON NAMED IN THE ARREST WARRANT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WARRANTS OF ARREST; AND TO REQUIRE THAT NOTICE OF A WARRANT BE SENT TO THE PERSON NAMED IN THE ARREST WARRANT. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 16-81-104, concerning warrants of arrest generally, is amended to add an additional subsection to read as follows: (c) When a warrant of arrest is issued, a copy of the warrant shall be sent by certified mail to the current or last known address of the person for whom the warrant is issued or (2) Sixty (60) days for a felony offense. *CEB241* 03/20/2025 3:21:36 PM CEB241

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Sponsors

• Greg Leding (D, 30) · primary sponsor
• Richard Womack (R, 90)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Sine Die adjournment
2. April 16, 2025: Recommended for study in the Interim Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
3. April 16, 2025: Withdrawn from Committee and placed on calendar.
4. March 20, 2025: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
5. March 20, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is SB548?

SB548 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WARRANTS OF ARREST; AND TO REQUIRE THAT NOTICE OF A WARRANT BE SENT TO THE PERSON NAMED IN THE ARREST WARRANT.

What does SB548 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning warrants of arrest; to require that notice of a warrant be sent to the person named in the arrest warrant; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the law concerning warrants of arrest; and to require that notice of a warrant be sent to the person named in the arrest warrant.

What is the status of SB548?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Sine Die adjournment (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored SB548?

Greg Leding (D, 30), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB548?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB548