This bill amends the law regarding installment payments made by criminal defendants in circuit court in Arkansas. Specifically, it modifies the allocation of these payments by removing the previous designation of initial payments as solely for court costs. Instead, the bill introduces a new framework where installment payments are allocated in accordance with the provisions of section 5-4-208, which includes court costs, restitution, and fines.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that once court costs, restitution, and fines are fully paid, any remaining installment payments will be directed towards other amounts due as ordered by the circuit court. It also maintains that any municipal or county legislation regarding alternative installment payment methods that was enacted before January 1, 2017, will continue to be valid until it is repealed by the respective governing body.