Arkansas § 12-12-1118 - Mandatory cost.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-12-1118 — Mandatory cost., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-12-1118. Mandatory cost.
Unless finding that undue hardship would result, the sentencing court shall assess at the time of sentencing a mandatory fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) on any person who is required to provide a DNA sample under this subchapter. The fine provided in subsection (a) of this section and collected in circuit court or district court shall be remitted by the tenth day of each month to the Administration of Justice Fund Section of the Office of Administrative Services of the Department of Finance and Administration on a form provided by that office for deposit into the DNA Detection Fund as established by § 12-12-1119.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-12-1118
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-12-1118 cover?
Section 12-12-1118 ("Mandatory cost.") 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.
How do I cite Arkansas § 12-12-1118?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 12-12-1118 apply to my situation?
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