The bill amends Arkansas law regarding the procedures for hearings on the revocation of probation or suspension. It establishes that a defendant arrested for violating probation or suspension is entitled to a preliminary hearing to determine if there is reasonable cause for the alleged violation. The preliminary hearing must be conducted by a court with original jurisdiction as soon as practicable after the arrest, and the defendant must be notified of the hearing's time, place, and purpose. If reasonable cause is found, the court may detain the defendant or return them to supervision, while also considering intermediate sanctions. If no reasonable cause is found, the defendant must be released, but this does not prevent further hearings on the violation.

Additionally, the bill specifies that a revocation hearing must occur within a reasonable timeframe, not exceeding sixty days after the arrest, and the defendant must receive written notice of the hearing details. The defendant retains the right to counsel, to confront witnesses, and to present evidence. A new provision allows for proceedings to be held in the county where the defendant was arrested if they are charged with a violent felony in a different jurisdiction, provided that the original court consents to this arrangement. This amendment aims to streamline the process and ensure that defendants' rights are upheld during revocation hearings.