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Section 16-84-102 - Persons authorized to take bail — Arkansas Law | CourtGPT
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Section 16-84-102 - Persons authorized to take bail

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(a) The following may take bail: (1) A judge, magistrate, or clerk of the court;(2) A sheriff or deputy sheriff with respect to any person committed to the common jail of the county;(3) Any law enforcement officer designated by a municipal police department with respect to any person committed to a municipal jail; and(4) A law enforcement officer making an arrest as authorized under § 16-81-109.(b) A constable shall not take bail.Acts 1989, No. 417, § 5; 2005, No. 1994, § 270.