The bill amends Arkansas Code 5-4-321 to allow for the postponement of judgment in certain district court cases, specifically expanding the scope beyond just misdemeanor traffic cases. It permits judges within the criminal or traffic division of a district court to postpone a judgment for up to one year, during which the defendant must comply with court orders and remain in probation status until a final judgment of conviction is entered or the case is dismissed. The bill also introduces provisions for defendants who enter a conditional plea of guilty, allowing them to withdraw the plea and have the case dismissed upon successful completion of probation.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific categories of defendants who are ineligible for postponement, including those with a commercial driver's license at the time of the offense, those charged with driving under the influence, and those charged with offenses that prohibit probation or postponement by law. It also establishes that restitution, fines, fees, or court costs collected under this section will be distributed as if a judgment of conviction had been entered, and it allows for the expedited entry of judgment upon request. The bill further provides for the possibility of extending probation and postponement beyond one year at the request of the defendant or their counsel.