Eric C. Burgie v. State of Arkansas

Summary

The court affirmed the denial of Burgie's petition for a writ of mandamus seeking investigative materials under the Freedom of Information Act. It held that Burgie failed to establish a clear legal right to the records because the requested materials were subject to statutory restrictions applicable to undisclosed criminal investigations and incarcerated felony offenders. The court also declined to consider his constitutional challenge because he raised it for the first time on appeal.