Arkansas Code
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 5-65-107. Persons arrested to be tried on charges — No charges reduced — Filing citations

(a) A person arrested for violating § 5-65-103 shall be tried on the charge of violating § 5-65-103 or plead to the charge of violating § 5-65-103, and the charge of violating § 5-65-103 shall not be reduced or dismissed.
(b) Furthermore, when a law enforcement officer issues a citation for violating § 5-65-103, the citation shall be filed with the court as soon as possible.