AR HB2131

Prohibits courts from sentencing a person to a suspended imposition of sentence if the person owes restitution to a victim of the offense for which they are being sentenced.

Maintains existing prohibitions on suspended imposition of sentence and probation for capital murder, treason, Class Y felonies, driving or boating while intoxicated, second-degree murder, and engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise.

Prevents suspension of imposition of sentence or probation for defendants with two or more prior felony convictions.

Requires courts to determine restitution amounts by concurrence of the victim, defendant, and prosecuting authority when suspending imposition of sentence or placing a defendant on probation conditioned upon restitution.

Corrects statutory references in existing law regarding the procedure for determining criminal sentencing eligibility.