SB513

Senate Bill 513 creates two new specific criminal offenses in Arkansas related to mail security: mail theft and the theft or unauthorized reproduction of a mail receptacle key or lock. Mail theft is defined as the unauthorized taking, receiving, or possession of mail belonging to another person or obtaining mail through deception or threats. The bill also criminalizes the theft, forging, or counterfeiting of keys and locks used by postal services or commercial couriers for mail delivery. A first offense for either crime is classified as a Class D felony, while subsequent offenses are classified as Class A felonies. The bill mandates that convicted individuals must provide full financial restitution to victims. Additionally, the bill allows for prosecution in the county where the offense occurred or in the county of residence or business of the victim.