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Arkansas Stalking Laws
More Information on Stalking Laws
| Code Section | 5-71-229 |
| Stalking Defined as | Stalking in 1st degree: purposely engages in course of conduct that harasses another person and makes a terroristic threat with intent of placing in imminent fear of death or serious bodily injury or fear of death or serious bodily injury of immediate family member and (A) violates protective order or a no contact order or (B) has been convicted in previous 10 years of stalking or (C) is armed with a deadly weapon or represents that they are so armed. 2nd degree stalking: purposely engages in course of conduct that harasses another person and makes a terroristic threat with intent of placing in imminent fear of death or serious bodily injury or fear of death or serious bodily injury of immediate family members |
| Punishment/Classification | Stalking in 1st degree: Class B felony; Stalking in 2nd degree: Class C felony |
| Penalty for Repeat Offense | If within 10 years: Stalking in 1st degree: Class B felony |
| Arrest or Restraining Order Specifically Authorized by Statute? | - |
| Constitutionally Protected Activities Exempted? | Yes |
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