Arkansas § 16-90-715 Action by state against convicted person for recovery of reparations

Arkansas Statutes

§ 16-90-715 — Action by state against convicted person for recovery of reparations

Arkansas § 16-90-715

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Ark. Code Ann. § 16-90-715 (2026).

Text

(a)(1) Whenever any person is convicted of a crime and an order for the payment of reparations is or has been made under this subchapter for a personal injury or death resulting from the act or omission constituting the crime for which conviction was had, the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety may institute a civil action against the convicted person for the recovery of all or any part of the reparations paid.

(2)(A) The suit shall be instituted in the circuit court having jurisdiction in the county in which the person resides or is found or in Pulaski County.

(B)The circuit court shall have jurisdiction to hear, determine, and render judgment in the action.

(3)(A) Any amount recovered under this subsection shall be credited to the Crime Victims Reparations Revolving Fund. (B

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(a) (1) Whenever any person is convicted of a crime and an order for the payment of reparations is or has been made under this subchapter for a personal injury or death resulting from the act or omission constituting the crime for which conviction was had, the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety may institute a civil action against the convicted person for the recovery of all or any part of the reparations paid. (2) (A) The suit shall be instituted in the circuit court having jurisdiction in the county in which the person resides or is found or in Pulaski County. (B) The circuit court shall have jurisdiction to hear, determine, and render judgment in the action. (3) (A) Any amount recovered under this subsection shall be credited to the Crime Victims Reparations Revolving Fund. (B) If an amount greater than that paid pursuant to the order for payment of reparations is recovered and collected in the action, the Crime Victims Reparations Board shall pay the balance to the claimant. (b) The board shall provide the secretary with such information, data, and reports as he or she may require to institute actions in accordance with this section. (c) The secretary may request the assistance of the Attorney General in instituting a civil action against the convicted person for the recovery of all or any part of the reparations paid.