Arkansas Code Title 25. State Government § 25-16-1105. Enforcement

(a)(1) Forfeiture of an office, position, or employment may be raised at the time a public servant pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of an offense under § 25-16-1103(a).

(3) If the issue of forfeiture is raised against a public servant, following sentencing a circuit court shall order forfeiture of an office, position, or employment upon a finding that § 25-16-1103 applies to the public servant.

(b)(1) If the issue of forfeiture is not raised under subsection (a) of this section, an action may be brought to remove the public servant in the manner provided by law to prevent usurpation of office under § 16-118-105.

(c)(1) A public official who is removed from office under Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, § 9, may be ordered to pay a penalty if he or she pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of one (1) of the following offenses:

(2) The circuit court shall determine the amount of the penalty under subdivision (c)(1) of this section by considering the factors under subdivision

(a)(2)(B) of this section.

(3) A penalty paid under subdivision (c)(1) of this section is in addition to an award to the state for restitution and the sentence of the public official.