Arkansas HB1871: TO REQUIRE A PERIOD OF INCARCERATION FOR DEFENDANTS WHO REPEATEDLY VIOLATE THE TERMS OF THEIR PROBATION OR SUSPENDED SENTENCE

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning the revocation of a period of probation or a period of suspension of sentence; to require a period of incarceration for defendants who repeatedly violate the terms of their probation or suspended sentence; and for other purposes. subtitle to require a period of incarceration for defendants who repeatedly violate the terms of their probation or suspended sentence.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REVOCATION OF A PERIOD OF PROBATION OR A PERIOD OF SUSPENSION OF SENTENCE; TO REQUIRE A PERIOD OF INCARCERATION FOR DEFENDANTS WHO REPEATEDLY VIOLATE THE TERMS OF THEIR PROBATION OR SUSPENDED SENTENCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO REQUIRE A PERIOD OF INCARCERATION FOR DEFENDANTS WHO REPEATEDLY VIOLATE THE TERMS OF THEIR PROBATION OR SUSPENDED SENTENCE. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 16-93-309(d), concerning sentence alternatives upon the revocation of probation or a suspended sentence, is amended to read as follows: (d)(1) Following Except as provided in subdivision (d)(2) of this section, following a revocation hearing in which a defendant is ordered to continue on a period of suspension of sentence or a period of probation, upon finding the defendant guilty at a subsequent revocation hearing, the court may: (1)(A) Revoke the suspension of sentence or period of probation; and (2)(B) Sentence the defendant to incarceration in the Division of Correction. *JLL274* 03/20/2025 12:31:57 PM JLL274 HB1871 (2) If a defendant has had his or her probation or suspended sentence revoked at least three (3) times under this section, upon finding the defendant guilty at a subsequent revocation hearing, the court shall sentence the defendant to …

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Sponsors

• Jimmie Gazaway (R, 31) · primary sponsor
• Ben Gilmore (R, 1)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. March 20, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
3. March 20, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB1871?

HB1871 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO REQUIRE A PERIOD OF INCARCERATION FOR DEFENDANTS WHO REPEATEDLY VIOLATE THE TERMS OF THEIR PROBATION OR SUSPENDED SENTENCE.

What does HB1871 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning the revocation of a period of probation or a period of suspension of sentence; to require a period of incarceration for defendants who repeatedly violate the terms of their probation or suspended sentence; and for other purposes. subtitle to require a period of incarceration for defendants who repeatedly violate the terms of their probation or suspended sentence.

What is the status of HB1871?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1871?

Jimmie Gazaway (R, 31), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB1871?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1871