Ark. Code Ann. § 16-84-102: Persons authorized to take bail

(a) The following may take bail: (1) A judge, magistrate, or clerk of the court; (2) A sheriff or deputy sheriff with respect to any person committed to the common jail of the county; (3) Any law enforcement officer designated by a municipal police department with respect to any person committed to a municipal jail; and (4) A law enforcement officer making an arrest as authorized under § 16-81-109 . (b) A constable shall not take bail. Acts 1989, No. 417, § 5; 2005, No. 1994, § 270.

(a) The following may take bail: (1) A judge, magistrate, or clerk of the court; (2) A sheriff or deputy sheriff with respect to any person committed to the common jail of the county; (3) Any law enforcement officer designated by a municipal police department with respect to any person committed to a municipal jail; and (4) A law enforcement officer making an arrest as authorized under § 16-81-109 .

(1) A judge, magistrate, or clerk of the court;

(2) A sheriff or deputy sheriff with respect to any person committed to the common jail of the county;

(3) Any law enforcement officer designated by a municipal police department with respect to any person committed to a municipal jail; and

(4) A law enforcement officer making an arrest as authorized under § 16-81-109 .

(b) A constable shall not take bail.