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Arkansas Code Title 5. Criminal Offenses § 5-4-202. Alternative sentence prohibited--Time of payment

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

<Text of section effective Jan. 1, 2024. See, also, section 5-4-202 effective until Jan. 1, 2024.>

(a) If the defendant is sentenced to pay a fine or costs, the court shall not at the same time impose an alternative sentence or imprisonment to be served if the fine or costs are not paid.

(b)(1) If a defendant is sentenced to pay a fine or costs, the court may grant permission for payment to be made:

(A) Within a specified period of time; or

(B) In specified installments.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, if permission under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is not granted in the sentence, the fine or costs are payable immediately.

(c)(1) If a defendant is sentenced to a term of imprisonment, fines and costs shall be suspended for the period of confinement and the one hundred twenty (120) days following the defendant's release from custody.

(2) If a defendant is sentenced to a term of imprisonment, restitution shall be suspended for the period of confinement and is payable immediately following the defendant's release from custody.

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