§ 16-85-606 - Issuance of bench warrant discretionary. - Arkansas Statutes

16-85-606. Issuance of bench warrant discretionary.

(a) The court may, at its discretion, order a bench warrant to be issued on any indictment.

(b) However, where the punishment is limited to a fine of one hundred dollars ($100) or less, a bench warrant shall not be issued unless the court is satisfied that there is reason to believe the defendant will escape punishment if a bench warrant is not issued.