The Arkansas Court of Appeals issued an eleven-page syllabus this morning, August 5, 2026. The last page lists cases submitted for decision. No opinions were handed down. It is safe to say Summer Break is over for this court.
On another topic, in the course of her "State of the Judiciary" speech at last June's Arkansas Bar Association meeting, Chief Justice Karen Baker mentioned that a manual for pro se appellate litigants was in preparation. This publication is part of the court's ongoing efforts to retain public trust and confidence.
I am not certain when it was posted, but the manual appears to be complete and available to the public at https://arcourts.gov/sites/default/files/Pro_Se_Appeals_Version_11.pdf It is also linked under the "Helpful Links" heading to the right.
The manual is very clear that it is not to be cited: it "may not be cited as legal authority in court filings." It may be helpful to practicing attorneys - if your client wants to understand what an appeal involves, perhaps a copy of the manual can help answer their questions.
Thanks for reading.
