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AR HB1550

Bill

Status

Passed

4/4/2023

Primary Sponsor

Steve Unger

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates new Arkansas Code § 5-4-208 establishing payment priority for defendants making installment payments for both restitution and other court obligations

  • 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

  • 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

  • Monthly installment fees continue to be remitted separately as provided under existing law § 5-4-205(e)(1)(B)(ii)

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/27/2023
Judiciary3/6/2023

Full Bill Text

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