Abuse of a corpse

1. Law
2. Arkansas Code
3. Criminal Offenses
4. Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, or Welfare
5. General Provisions
6. General Provisions
7. Abuse of a corpse

1. (a) A person commits abuse of a corpse if, except as authorized by law, he or she knowingly:

   1. (1) Disinters, removes, dissects, or mutilates a corpse; or

   2. (2)

      1. (A) Physically mistreats or conceals a corpse in a manner offensive to a person of reasonable sensibilities.

      2. (B) A person who conceals a corpse in a manner offensive to a person of reasonable sensibilities that results in the corpse remaining concealed is continuing in a course of conduct under § 5-1-109(e)(1)(B).

      3. (C)

         1. (i) As used in this section, “in a manner offensive to a person of reasonable sensibilities” means in a manner that is outside the normal practices of handling or disposing of a corpse.

         2. (ii) “In a manner offensive to a person of reasonable sensibilities” includes without limitation the dismembering, submerging, or burning of a corpse.

2. (b) Abuse of a corpse is a Class C felony.

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