Ark. Code Ann. § 16-89-106 (2020)
Defendant on bail for felony indictment
During the trial of an indictment for felony, when the defendant is on bail, he or she may remain on bail or be committed to and remain in the custody of the proper officer, as the court may direct.
History. Crim. Code, § 228; C. & M. Dig., § 3138; Pope's Dig., § 3974; A.S.A. 1947, § 43-2103.
Cross References. Bail during trial, § 16-84-111.
Case Notes
Custody.
There was no abuse of discretion in the trial court in ordering that defendant, who was on bail, be taken into custody during the trial when it was brought to the court's attention that he had indicated that he might attempt to fix or tamper with the petit jury. Reaves v. State, 229 Ark. 453, 316 S.W.2d 824 (1958), cert. denied, Reaves v. Arkansas, 359 U.S. 944, 79 S. Ct. 723 (1959).