Arkansas Department of Corrections Delays Rule Banning Outside Books, Magazines From Prisons

New Arkansas prison policy banning books mailed to inmates delayed

The new timeline is unclear because the rule will need to be updated.

Arkansas Department of Corrections delays rule banning outside books, magazines from prisons

A spokesperson for the Arkansas Department of Corrections says a rule scheduled to go into effect next month banning outside books and magazines from prisons has been delayed.

Arkansas prison book restrictions on hold as agency seeks rule change

Members of the Arkansas Board of Corrections attend a meeting at the North Little Rock headquarters on Feb. 12, 2025. Left to right: Lona McCastlain, William "Dubs" Byers, Chairman Benny Magness, Lee Watson, Brandon Tollett, Grant Hodges. Board member Alonza Jiles attended remotely. (Photo by Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate)New restrictions on sending physical books, magazines and other reading materials to people incarcerated in Arkansas state …

Arkansas prisons delay rule banning outside books

Arkansas prisons have postponed a rule that would have banned inmates from receiving books and magazines from outside sources, citing the need for an administrative update