Arkansas § 5-4-321 - Judgment in certain misdemeanor traffic cases — Postponement.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-4-321 — Judgment in certain misdemeanor traffic cases — Postponement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-4-321. Judgment in certain misdemeanor traffic cases — Postponement.
In a misdemeanor traffic case, other than a case involving driving under the influence of alcohol or a drug, a judge may postpone a judgment for not more than one (1) year, and during the one (1) year period a defendant: Is in a probation status, supervised or unsupervised; and Remains in a probation status until a judgment is entered. At the request of a defendant, parent of a minor defendant, or counsel for a defendant, judgment shall be entered as quickly as feasible and not more than ten (10) days following the request. At the request of a defendant, parent of a minor defendant, or counsel for a defendant, probation may be continued and judgment postponed for more than one (1) year.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-4-321 cover?
Section 5-4-321 ("Judgment in certain misdemeanor traffic cases — Postponement.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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