The bill amends the law regarding the Office of Criminal Detention Facilities Review Coordinator by officially placing the office within the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training, which is part of the Department of Public Safety. The office will consist of a Criminal Detention Facilities Review Coordinator, an administrative assistant, and additional staff as needed. The primary responsibility of this office will be to establish minimum standards for the construction, maintenance, and operation of various criminal detention facilities, including local, county, regional, and state facilities, as well as juvenile detention facilities.

Additionally, the bill updates the title of the individual overseeing the office's duties, changing the reference from "secretary" to "Director of the Division of Law Enforcement Standards and Training." This change aims to ensure uniformity in the interpretation and administration of the established minimum standards by the various criminal facility detention review committees. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the oversight and regulation of detention facilities in Arkansas.

Statutes affected:
HB 1842: 12-26-103