Arkansas § 5-4-404 - Credit for time spent in custody.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-4-404 — Credit for time spent in custody., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-4-404. Credit for time spent in custody.
If a defendant is held in custody for conduct that results in a sentence to imprisonment or confinement as a condition of suspension or probation, the court, the Division of Correction, or the Division of Community Correction shall credit the time spent in custody against the sentence, including time spent in a local jail facility awaiting transfer to the Division of Correction or the Division of Community Correction.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-4-404
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-4-404 cover?
Section 5-4-404 ("Credit for time spent in custody.") 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 § 5-4-404?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-4-404" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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