The bill amends Arkansas law to permit warrantless searches by law enforcement officers of individuals placed on suspended imposition of sentence, in addition to those on probation, parole, or post-release supervision. Specifically, it modifies Arkansas Code 16-93-106 to include the phrase "person placed on suspended imposition of sentence" and emphasizes that individuals under these conditions must agree to a waiver allowing such searches. The searches can be conducted at any time without the need for an articulable suspicion of criminal activity.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that individuals required to sign the waiver must do so to be eligible for supervised probation, suspended imposition of sentence, parole, or post-release supervision. If they refuse to sign, they will be ineligible for these options. The language clarifies that the term "residence" encompasses garages or outbuildings on the property, ensuring that searches can extend to these areas as well.