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AR HB1369

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/6/2019

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Capp

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-54-120(a) to revise the definition of "pending charge" in the context of failure to appear offenses
  • Expands the definition to include charges resulting from arrest, issuance of a citation, or issuance of a criminal summons, in addition to filing of criminal information or indictment
  • Maintains that a charge remains "pending" until resolved by acquittal, conviction, dismissal, or nolle prosequi
  • Approved on March 6, 2019

Legislative Description

Concerning The Offense Of Failure To Appear; And To Amend The Definition Of "pending Charge".

Last Action

Notification that HB1369 is now Act 322

3/6/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/25/2019
Judiciary2/4/2019

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