Arkansas Code Title 16. Practice, Procedure, and Courts § 16-13-702. Immediate payment

(a)(1) When a court has imposed a fine, as described in § 16-13-701, the imposition of such a fine constitutes an order to pay the full amount of the fine in accordance with this subchapter.

(2) Following imposition of the fine, the court shall inform the defendant that full payment of the fine is due immediately and shall inquire of the defendant what arrangements he or she has made to comply with the court's order to pay the fine.

(3) Without utilizing the provisions of § 16-13-704, the court may allow the defendant a period of time, not to extend beyond the time of the close of the clerk's office on the following day, within which to return to the court and tender payment of the fine.

(b)(1) When a corporation is sentenced to pay a fine or costs, it is the duty of the person authorized to make disbursement from the assets of the corporation to pay the fine or costs.

(2) If such disbursements require approval of the board of directors, it is the duty of the board to authorize disbursements to pay the fine or costs.

(3) Failure to comply with the duties imposed by this subsection shall render the person or directors subject to imprisonment under § 16-13-703.