Arkansas Statutes
§ 16-90-115 — Suspension of sentence
Arkansas·Title 16
(a)All courts of record, district courts, and city courts in this state shall have the authority to suspend the imposition of sentences or the imposition of fines, or both, in all criminal cases pending before the courts unless specifically prohibited by law.
(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.
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Legislative History
Acts 1999, No. 463, § 1; 2003, No. 1185, §§ 215, 216.
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§ 16-1-101
Recidivism definition and reporting§ 16-10-1001
Title§ 16-10-1002
Purpose and findings§ 16-10-1003
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Court security grant program§ 16-10-103
Training and education of court personnel§ 16-10-104
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Sittings of courts to be public§ 16-10-106
Power to issue writs and process§ 16-10-108
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