The proposed bill amends Arkansas Code 5-4-321 to allow for the postponement of judgment in certain district court cases, specifically by replacing references to "misdemeanor traffic cases" with "district court cases." Under the new provisions, district court judges can 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. Additionally, if a defendant enters a conditional plea of guilty, they may withdraw that plea and have the case dismissed upon successful completion of probation and compliance with court orders.

The bill also outlines specific exclusions for defendants who are not eligible 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. Furthermore, it establishes that any restitution, fines, fees, or court costs collected will be distributed as if a conviction had been entered, and it allows for expedited judgment entry upon request. The bill also permits the possibility of extending the probation period beyond one year at the request of the defendant or their counsel.