Issuance of bench warrant discretionary

  1. Law
  2. Arkansas Code
  3. Practice, Procedure, And Courts
  4. Criminal Procedure Generally
  5. Pretrial Proceedings
  6. Process on Indictment
  7. Issuance of bench warrant discretionary

Checkout our iOS App for a better way to browser and research.

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

  2. (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.


Download our app to see the most-to-date content.