Arkansas § 5-4-202 - Alternative sentence prohibited — Time of payment.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-4-202 — Alternative sentence prohibited — Time of payment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-4-202. Alternative sentence prohibited — Time of payment.
If the defendant is sentenced to pay a fine or costs, the court shall not at the same time impose an alternative sentence or imprisonment to be served if the fine or costs are not paid. If a defendant is sentenced to pay a fine or costs, the court may grant permission for payment to be made: Within a specified period of time; or In specified installments. If permission under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is not granted in the sentence, the fine or costs are payable immediately.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-4-202
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-4-202 cover?
Section 5-4-202 ("Alternative sentence prohibited — Time of payment.") 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 § 5-4-202?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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