Brandon Rowe v. Ray Hobbs

Summary

The court affirmed dismissal of the inmates’ declaratory-judgment action challenging the constitutionality of legislation that repealed sunset provisions governing parole eligibility for certain methamphetamine offenses. It held that the circuit court effectively granted summary judgment to the appellees, but that relief was properly requested in their response, and that the challenged repeal did not violate article 5, section 23 of the Arkansas Constitution. No separate opinions were filed.