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AR SB260
Bill
Status
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joshua Bryant
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AI Summary
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Expands the terminology in Arkansas Code § 5-4-204 from "fine or costs" to "fines, fees, or costs" to clarify the types of court-ordered payments subject to collection after default
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Authorizes courts to intercept a defendant's state income tax return to collect unpaid fines, fees, or costs, using the same procedures already established for collecting unpaid restitution under § 5-4-206(d)–(f)
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Maintains existing collection methods including any means authorized for enforcing a money judgment in a civil action
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Confirms that judgments for fines, fees, or costs constitute liens on both real and personal property of the defendant
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Approved March 12, 2025 as Act 277 of the Regular Session
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning The Collection Of Court Fines, Fees, Or Costs After Default.
Last Action
Notification that SB260 is now Act 277
3/12/2025