SB300

Senate Bill 300 seeks to establish the specific criminal offense of 'organized retail theft' in Arkansas. The bill defines this offense as theft of consumer goods carried out in concert with one or more individuals, involving specific tactics such as disabling security devices, using digital communication for coordination, or utilizing vehicles to facilitate theft. It applies to cases where the value or aggregate value of stolen property exceeds $1,000 within a 120-day period. The bill classifies the offense into Class B, C, or D felonies depending on the monetary value of the stolen goods. Furthermore, the legislation provides for concurrent jurisdiction, allowing organized retail theft cases to be aggregated and prosecuted in any judicial district where at least one instance of the crime occurred.