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AR HB1550
Bill
Status
4/4/2023
Primary Sponsor
Steve Unger
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AI Summary
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Creates new Arkansas Code § 5-4-208 establishing payment priority for defendants making installment payments for both restitution and other court obligations
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Requires installment payments to be applied first to restitution (excluding the monthly installment fee), then to court costs, and finally to fines once restitution is paid in full
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Amends Arkansas Code § 16-10-209(5)(F)(i) regarding district court installment payments to align the priority system, ensuring restitution is collected before court costs and fines
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Monthly installment fees continue to be remitted separately as provided under existing law § 5-4-205(e)(1)(B)(ii)
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Bill was approved on April 4, 2023
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Restitution Payments; And To Require Restitution To Be Paid Before Court Costs And Fines.
Last Action
Notification that HB1550 is now Act 450
4/4/2023