§ 5-4-202 - Alternative sentence prohibited -- Time of payment. - Arkansas Statutes

5-4-202. Alternative sentence prohibited -- Time of payment.

(a) (1) 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.

(2) In accordance with 5-4-203, the consequences of nonpayment shall be determined only after the fine or costs have not been paid.

(b) (1) If a defendant is sentenced to pay a fine or costs, the court may grant permission for payment to be made:

(A) Within a specified period of time; or

(B) In specified installments.

(2) If permission under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is not granted in the sentence, the fine or costs are payable immediately.