Arkansas Board of Corrections member wants to represent himself in open records case

By: Ainsley Platt

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: March 23, 2026

Words: 624

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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A member of the Arkansas Board of Corrections wants to represent himself in a lawsuit filed over the panel’s alleged public records law violations, telling a judge the terms of a possible settlement would violate his constitutional rights.

Board member Lee Watson filed a motion in state court Friday, citing an “imminent risk” that the board may meet and vote on the proposal. Special called meetings only require a two-hour notice period.

Attorney General Tim …

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