(a) A person committed to the state hospital in compliance with this chapter who escapes from the hospital shall be returned to the jurisdiction of the committing court upon his or her apprehension.
(b) After the return of the person to the jurisdiction of the committing court, the court may recommit him or her to the Arkansas State Hospital for further examination or make such other orders as, in its discretion, may be deemed necessary to provide for the custody of the person.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 16 - Practice, Procedure, And Courts
Subtitle 6 - Criminal Procedure Generally
§ 16-86-101. Plea of insanity not to prevent timely trial
§ 16-86-102. Examination and observation generally
§ 16-86-103. Examination and observation
§ 16-86-104. Admission to State Hospital — Report
§ 16-86-105. Examination and observation — Costs
§ 16-86-106. Testimony of mental health examiners
§ 16-86-107. Request for examination upon defense of insanity for felony charge
§ 16-86-108. Plea of insanity when period before trial short or insanity alleged after charge
§ 16-86-110. Insufficient time to submit report to court
§ 16-86-111. Allegation of insanity of convicted defendant