Arkansas Statutes
§ 5-2-309 — Determination of fitness to proceed
Arkansas § 5-2-309
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Bluebook
Ark. Code Ann. § 5-2-309 (2026).
Text
(a)If the defendant's fitness to proceed becomes an issue at any stage of the case, the issue of the defendant's fitness to proceed shall be determined by the court.
(b)If neither party contests the finding of the report filed pursuant to § 5-2-327 , the court may make the determination under subsection (a) of this section on the basis of the report.
(c)If the finding of the report is contested, the court shall hold a hearing on the issue of the defendant's fitness to proceed.
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Legislative History
Amended by Act 2017, No. 472,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1975, No. 280, § 606; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-606.
Nearby Sections
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§ 5-1-101
Title§ 5-1-102
Definitions§ 5-1-103
Applicability to offenses generally§ 5-1-104
Territorial applicability§ 5-1-106
Felonies§ 5-1-107
Misdemeanors§ 5-1-108
Violations§ 5-1-109
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