Arkansas § 13-4-204 Destruction of original

Arkansas Statutes

§ 13-4-204 — Destruction of original

Arkansas § 13-4-204

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Bluebook

Ark. Code Ann. § 13-4-204 (2026).

Text

(a)When any document is recorded by the means prescribed by § 13-4-201 , the paper original may be destroyed unless the document is over fifty (50) years old and handwritten or has been determined to be of historical value by the Arkansas State Archives.

(b)If the paper original does not meet these criteria, the electronically stored document shall be considered the "original" document and shall be treated as such when proffered with the recorder's certification.

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(a) When any document is recorded by the means prescribed by § 13-4-201 , the paper original may be destroyed unless the document is over fifty (50) years old and handwritten or has been determined to be of historical value by the Arkansas State Archives. (b) If the paper original does not meet these criteria, the electronically stored document shall be considered the "original" document and shall be treated as such when proffered with the recorder's certification.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 114, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 114, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1995, No. 1061, § 2; 1997, No. 882, § 2; 2001, No. 311, § 1.