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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) In a misdemeanor traffic case, other than a case involving driving under the influence of alcohol or a drug, a judge may postpone a judgment for not more than one (1) year, and during the one (1) year period a defendant:
(1) Is in a probation status, supervised or unsupervised; and
(2) Remains in a probation status until a judgment is entered.
(b) At the request of a defendant, parent of a minor defendant, or counsel for a defendant, judgment shall be entered as quickly as feasible and not more than ten (10) days following the request.
(c) At the request of a defendant, parent of a minor defendant, or counsel for a defendant, probation may be continued and judgment postponed for more than one (1) year.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 5. Criminal Offenses § 5-4-321. Traffic misdemeanors--Judgment--Postponement - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-5-criminal-offenses/ar-code-sect-5-4-321/
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