Sentencing by the court

1. Law
2. Arkansas Code
3. Practice, Procedure, And Courts
4. Criminal Procedure Generally
5. Sentencing
6. Sentencing by the court

The following procedure shall govern sentencing by the court:

1. (1) When either party requests to present evidence relevant to sentencing, the court shall hear or receive such evidence and any rebuttal by the opposing party;

2. (2) If neither party requests a sentencing hearing, the court may order one or may order a presentence investigation pursuant to § 5-4-102; and

3. (3) The court may hear or may request argument relevant to the appropriate sentence following either a hearing or a presentence investigation.

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