A new Arkansas law is in effect regarding registered sex offenders and Halloween activities.Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says during this year’s legislative session, the Arkansas General Assembly approved Act 463.
Listen:
This law is active two weeks before and after Halloween.
Sheriff Montgomery says fortunately, there have not been any issues with children and registered sex offenders at Halloween activities reported to his department.
However, he says he had visited with lawmakers and encouraged this new legislation for Arkansas, as many other states have done.
Montgomery notes the Baxter County Sheriff’s website provides information about registered sex offenders.
Listen:
According to the law, those who violate it will be charged with a Class D felony, serving up to six years in jail and a fine up to $10,000.
Like Baxter County, most law enforcement agencies provide links to sex offenders residing in their jurisdiction.
In Baxter County, the information is available at Baxter County sex offenders
In Marion County, the information is available at Marion County sex offenders
In Stone County, the information is available at Stone County sex offenders
In Newton County, the information is available at Newton County sex offenders
In Searcy County, the information is available at Searcy County sex offenders
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office has also provided a link to Izard County sex offenders at Level 3 and 4 in that area.
WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI