§ 12-27-124 - Purposes and construction of the Department of Community Correction.
12-27-124. Purposes and construction of the Department of Community Correction.
(a) (1) The purpose of this act is to establish a Department of Community Correction that shall assume the management of all community correction facilities and services, execute the orders of the criminal courts of the State of Arkansas, and provide for the supervision, treatment, rehabilitation, and restoration of adult offenders as useful law-abiding citizens within the community.
(2) The department shall be under the supervision and control of the Board of Corrections.
(3) To accomplish the objectives and purposes of this act in an effective, coordinated, and uniform manner, the department shall be responsible for the administration of all community correction facilities, services, and means of supervision, including probation and parole or any type of post prison release or transfer.
(4) Facilities and services shall be diversified in program, construction, and staff to provide effectually and efficiently for the maximum care, supervision, and treatment of those persons accessing the department.
(b) This act shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate its purposes.