This bill amends Arkansas Code 5-4-321 to allow for the postponement of judgment in certain district court cases, specifically replacing references to "misdemeanor traffic cases" with "district court 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 charged with driving under the influence or holding a commercial driver's license at the time of the offense. It establishes that restitution, fines, fees, or court costs collected under this section will be distributed as if a judgment of conviction had been entered. The bill also includes provisions for expediting judgment entry upon request and allows for the possibility of extending probation and postponement beyond one year if requested by the defendant or their counsel.