Roosevelt Abernathy v. Dexter Payne, Director, Arkansas Division of Correction
- Year
- 2026
- Where
- Supreme Court of Arkansas
- Source
- CourtListener
- Evidence
- 1
Supreme Court of Arkansas issued an opinion on November 12, 2026 that deals with an innocence claim. From the opinion: “…A petitioner who does not allege actual innocence pursuant to Act 1780 of 2001 must plead either…”
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