Arkansas judge doesn’t immediately rule on bid to settle suit between Griffin, Corrections board

By: Ainsley Platt

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: May 4, 2026

Words: 329

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago


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A Pulaski County circuit judge didn’t immediately rule Monday on Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin’s motion to dismiss his public records lawsuit against the state corrections board, teeing up further legal wrangling over a settlement agreement current and former board members say violates their due process rights.

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