Supreme Court of Arkansas

Johnson v. State

October 20, 20162016 Ark. 353

Summary

The court granted Johnson’s motion for a belated appeal from the dismissal of his postconviction petition. It held that the record did not establish that the circuit clerk actually mailed Johnson the dismissal order, as required to show proper notice and permit enforcement of the ordinary appeal deadline. The clerk was directed to lodge the appeal and establish a briefing schedule.