Arkansas § 5-65-109 - Presentencing report.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-65-109 — Presentencing report., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-65-109. Presentencing report.
The court shall immediately request and the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services or its designee shall provide a presentence screening and assessment report of the defendant who pleads guilty or nolo contendere or is found guilty of violating § 5-65-103 or § 5-65-303. The presentence screening and assessment report shall be provided within thirty (30) days of the request. If the defendant's sentencing is delayed by the defendant after he or she pleads guilty or nolo contendere, or if he or she is found guilty, the clerk of the court shall notify the defendant by first-class mail sent to the defendant's last known address that he or she has fifteen (15) days to appear and show cause for failing to appear for sentencing. The court may proceed with sentencing even in the absence of the defendant after the expiration of the fifteen (15) days under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section. The presentence screening and assessment report shall include without limitation: The defendant's driving record; An alcohol problem assessment; and A victim impact statement, if applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-65-109
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-65-109 cover?
Section 5-65-109 ("Presentencing report.") 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 § 5-65-109?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-65-109" (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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