Arkansas Statutes
§ 16-43-501 — Accused as witness
Arkansas § 16-43-501
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Bluebook
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-43-501 (2026).
Text
On the trial of all indictments, informations, complaints, and other proceedings against persons charged with the commission of crimes, offenses, and misdemeanors in this state, the person so charged shall, at his own request, but not otherwise, be a competent witness. The failure of the person so charged to make such a request shall not create any presumption against him.
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Related
Bradley v. State
896 S.W.2d 425 (Supreme Court of Arkansas, 1995)
Houghton v. State
2015 Ark. 252 (Supreme Court of Arkansas, 2015)
Landreth v. State
960 S.W.2d 434 (Supreme Court of Arkansas, 1998)
Legislative History
Acts 1885, No. 82, § 1, p. 126; C. & M. Dig., § 3123; Pope's Dig., § 3957; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-2016.
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