This 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. The new provisions enable district court judges to postpone judgments for up to one year, during which defendants must comply with court orders and maintain probation status. If a defendant enters a conditional plea of guilty, they may withdraw this plea and have their case dismissed upon successful completion of probation. However, the bill specifies that certain defendants, such as those charged with driving under the influence or holding a commercial driver's license at the time of the offense, are ineligible for this postponement.

Additionally, the bill outlines that restitution, fines, fees, or court costs collected under this section will be distributed as if a conviction had been entered. It also establishes that a district court is not required to report case dispositions until a final judgment is made or the case is dismissed. Furthermore, it allows for the possibility of extending probation and postponing judgment beyond one year at the request of the defendant or their counsel.