Carl Davis, Jr., Petitioner v. State of Arkansas, Respondents

Summary

The court denied Davis's motion to pursue a late appeal from the denial of his petition concerning parole eligibility. Although Davis asserted that delayed notice of the order excused his untimely notice of appeal, the court held that delayed notice did not establish good cause because no rule imposed an absolute duty to notify him and he learned of the order in time to seek an extension. The court also concluded that Davis failed to exercise the diligence required of litigants proceeding pro se.