Arkansas Code § 16-84-102 - Persons Authorized to Take Bail

(a) The following may take bail:

(1) A judge, magistrate, or clerk of the court;

(2) A sheriff or deputy sheriff with respect to any person committed to the common jail of the county;

(3) Any law enforcement officer designated by a municipal police department with respect to any person committed to a municipal jail; and

(4) A law enforcement officer making an arrest as authorized under § 16-81-109.

(b) A constable shall not take bail.

Last modified: November 15, 2016