Arkansas SB631: TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING HEARINGS ON THE REVOCATION OF PROBATION OR SUSPENSION

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend arkansas law concerning hearings on the revocation of probation or suspension; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend arkansas law concerning hearings on the revocation of probation or suspension.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING HEARINGS ON THE REVOCATION OF PROBATION OR SUSPENSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING HEARINGS ON THE REVOCATION OF PROBATION OR SUSPENSION. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 16-93-307 is amended to read as follows: 16-93-307. Probation generally -- Revocation hearings. (a)(1) A defendant arrested for violation of suspension or probation is entitled to a preliminary hearing to determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe that he or she has violated a condition of suspension or probation. (2) The Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, the preliminary hearing shall be conducted by a court having original jurisdiction to try a criminal matter as soon as practicable after arrest and reasonably near the place of the alleged violation or arrest. (3) The defendant shall be given prior notice of (B) Purpose of the preliminary hearing; and (C) Condition of suspension or probation the defendant is alleged to have violated. (4) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the *MBM227* 04/04/2025 4:54:47 PM MBM227 SB631 defendant has the right to hear and controvert evidence against him or her and to offer evidence in his or her own behalf. (5)(A) …

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Sponsors

• Breanne Davis (R, 25) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. April 7, 2025: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
3. April 7, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is SB631?

SB631 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING HEARINGS ON THE REVOCATION OF PROBATION OR SUSPENSION.

What does SB631 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend arkansas law concerning hearings on the revocation of probation or suspension; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend arkansas law concerning hearings on the revocation of probation or suspension.

What is the status of SB631?

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

Who sponsored SB631?

Breanne Davis (R, 25).

Where is the official record for SB631?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB631