Status of Marsy's Law in Arkansas
Arkansas does not currently have a victims’ rights amendment to its Constitution.
- To learn more about your rights in Arkansas, please visit the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI) by clicking here.
Violent Crime In Your State: Did You Know?
According To Recently Released Statistics By The Federal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI), Arkansas Experienced 15,526 Violent Crimes In 2015.
- In 2015, There Were 181 Murders And Nonnegligent Manslaughters.
- In 2015 There Were 1,931 Rapes.
- In 2015 There Were 2,098 Robberies.
- In 2015 There Were 11,316 Aggravated Assaults.
Source: 2015 Crime In The United States, State Totals, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Website, 9/26/16
Resources in Arkansas
Arkansas Department Of Corrections’ Victims Services
Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Program
Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Marsy’s Law is named after Marsalee “Marsy” Nicholas. Marsy was stalked and killed by her ex-boyfriend in 1983.
Dr. Nicholas has made it his mission to give victims and their families across the country constitutional protections.