Arkansas Law

§ 9-15-103. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(a) "Domestic abuse" means:

          (1) Physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or the infliction of fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury, or assault between family or household members; or

          (2) Any sexual conduct between family or household members, whether minors, or adults which constitutes a crime under the laws of this state.

(b) "Family or household members" means spouses, former spouses, parents and children, persons related by blood within the fourth degree of consanguinity, any child residing in the household, and persons who presently or in the past have resided or cohabited together.

History. Acts 1991, No. 266, § 2; 1999, No. 1551, § 1.