# Ark. Code Ann. § 5-71-201: Riot

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 5-71-201
- **Heading:** Riot
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 5 / Chapter 71 / Subchapter 2 / Section 5-71-201

## Text

(a) A person commits the offense of riot if, with two (2) or more other persons, he or she knowingly engages in tumultuous or violent conduct that creates a substantial risk of: (1) Causing public alarm; (2) Disrupting the performance of a governmental function; or (3) Damaging or injuring property or a person. (b) (1) Riot is a Class A misdemeanor. (2) A person convicted of riot shall be sentenced to a minimum of thirty (30) days of imprisonment for which the defendant is required to serve at least thirty (30) days before being released from imprisonment and shall be ordered to pay restitution for any physical injury, damage, or loss incurred as a result of the offense. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1014,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1975, No. 280, § 2902; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-2902.

(a) A person commits the offense of riot if, with two (2) or more other persons, he or she knowingly engages in tumultuous or violent conduct that creates a substantial risk of: (1) Causing public alarm; (2) Disrupting the performance of a governmental function; or (3) Damaging or injuring property or a person.

(1) Causing public alarm;

(2) Disrupting the performance of a governmental function; or

(3) Damaging or injuring property or a person.

(b) (1) Riot is a Class A misdemeanor. (2) A person convicted of riot shall be sentenced to a minimum of thirty (30) days of imprisonment for which the defendant is required to serve at least thirty (30) days before being released from imprisonment and shall be ordered to pay restitution for any physical injury, damage, or loss incurred as a result of the offense.

(1) Riot is a Class A misdemeanor.

(2) A person convicted of riot shall be sentenced to a minimum of thirty (30) days of imprisonment for which the defendant is required to serve at least thirty (30) days before being released from imprisonment and shall be ordered to pay restitution for any physical injury, damage, or loss incurred as a result of the offense.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1014,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1975, No. 280, § 2902; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-2902.

## Nearby sections

- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-71-201 Riot](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C71_S2_S5-71-201.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-71-202 Aggravated riot](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C71_S2_S5-71-202.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-71-203 Inciting riot](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C71_S2_S5-71-203.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-71-204 Arming rioters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C71_S2_S5-71-204.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-71-205 Unlawful assembly](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C71_S2_S5-71-205.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-71-206 Failure to disperse](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C71_S2_S5-71-206.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-71-207 Disorderly conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C71_S2_S5-71-207.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-71-208 Harassment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C71_S2_S5-71-208.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-71-209 Harassing communications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C71_S2_S5-71-209.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-71-210 Communicating a false alarm](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C71_S2_S5-71-210.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-71-211 Threatening a fire or bombing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C71_S2_S5-71-211.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-71-212 Public intoxication - Drinking in public](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C71_S2_S5-71-212.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-71-213 Loitering](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C71_S2_S5-71-213.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-71-214 Obstructing a highway or other public passage](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C71_S2_S5-71-214.md)

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