Ark. R. Crim. P. 4.3 (2026)

Rule 4.3. Arrest Pursuant to Warrant: Possession of Warrant Unnecessary. A law enforcement officer need not have a warrant in his possession at the time of an arrest, but upon request he shall show the warrant to the accused as soon as possible. If the officer does not have the warrant in his possession at the time of the arrest, he shall inform the accused of the fact that the warrant has been issued.

Rule 4.4. Procedures on Arrest. Upon making an arrest, a law enforcement officer shall (a) identify himself as such unless his identity is otherwise apparent; (b) inform the arrested person that he is under arrest; and (c) as promptly as is reasonable under the circumstances, inform the arrested person of the cause of the arrest.