Ark. R. Crim. P. 5.4

As amended through November 13, 2023
Rule 5.4 - Procedure for Issuing Citations
(a) In issuing a citation the officer shall deliver one (1) copy of the citation to the accused.
(b) The officer shall thereupon release the accused or, if the person appears mentally or physically unable to care for himself, take him to an appropriate medical facility.
(c) As soon as practicable, one (1) copy of the citation shall be filed with the court specified therein, and one (1) copy shall be delivered to the prosecuting attorney. If an electronic citation is issued, (i) either a written or electronic copy of the citation shall be filed with the court specified therein as designated by the clerk of that court, and (ii) either a written or electronic copy of the citation shall be delivered to the prosecuting attorney as designated by the prosecuting attorney.

Ark. R. Crim. P. 5.4

Sections 5.3 and 5.4 were amended by per curiam order February 23, 2012-effective 4/1/2012.

Reporter's Notes, 2012 Amendment. The 2012 amendment added the final sentence of subsection (c). See Act 908 of 2011 authorizing the use of electronic citations.