The bill amends the law regarding sex offender reassessment in Arkansas by introducing a new provision that prohibits incarcerated individuals from being eligible for risk level reassessment while they are still in prison. Specifically, it adds a clause to Arkansas Code 12-12-917(h)(1) stating that an incarcerated person shall not be eligible for reassessment until their release from incarceration.

This change aims to clarify the eligibility criteria for sex offender reassessment, ensuring that only individuals who are no longer incarcerated can request a reassessment of their risk level. The bill reflects a legislative intent to manage the reassessment process more effectively by excluding those currently serving time from being considered for risk level changes.

Statutes affected:
HB 1579: 12-12-917(h)