Arkansas Law

§ 5-26-416. Violation of order - Forfeiture of recognizance.

(a) When the original trial court is satisfied by information and proof under oath that any time during the year the defendant has violated the terms of its order, it shall proceed with the trial of the defendant under the original conviction, or enforce the original sentence, as the case may be.

(b) In case of forfeiture of recognizance and the enforcement thereof by execution, the sum recovered may, in the discretion of the court, be paid in whole or in part to the spouse or to the guardian or custodian of the minor child.

History. Acts 1951, No. 67, § 9; 1953, No. 242, § 9; 1981, No. 633, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-2456.