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Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-1704

Immunity for seeking medical assistance

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 2025 Ark. App. 316 - Robert Herrington v. State of Arkansas (2025)

Most recently applied in 2025 Ark. App. 316 - Robert Herrington v. State of Arkansas (May 2025)

Acts 2015, No. 1114, § 1.

(1) A person shall not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for possession of a controlled substance in violation of § 5-64-419 if the evidence for the arrest, charge, or prosecution of the possession of a controlled substance in violation of § 5-64-419 resulted solely from seeking medical assistance if: The person in good faith seeks medical assistance for another person who is experiencing a drug overdose; or

(2) The person is experiencing a drug overdose and in good faith seeks medical assistance for himself or herself.

(3) A person shall not be subject to penalties for a violation of a permanent or temporary protective order or restraining order or sanctions for a violation of a condition of pretrial release, condition of probation, or condition of parole based on the possession of a controlled substance in violation of § 5-64-419 if the penalties or sanctions are related to the seeking of medical assistance.

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