Arkansas Code Title 16. Practice, Procedure, and Courts § 16-90-115. Suspension of sentence--Dismissal of case

(b)(1) At any time before a court has entered a judgment of conviction against a criminal defendant, the court may dismiss the case and, in that instance, any fine imposed against the defendant shall be considered a civil penalty.

(2) The court, however, shall assess and disburse the appropriate court costs pursuant to § 16-10-305 et seq.