Muntaqim v. Kelley (Majority)
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The Supreme Court affirmed the judgment of the circuit court denying Appellant's petition to proceed in forma pauperis in circuit court alleging that he was entitled to judicial review of a disciplinary action against him, holding that the circuit court did not err.
Appellant, an inmate, assaulted and punched a correctional officer and had access to a cell phone. The Arkansas Department of Corrections found Appellant guilty of disciplinary violations and transferred him to the Varner Supermax Unit. Appellant filed a petition to proceed in forma paupers with a corresponding petition for judicial review, challenging the disciplinary procedures. The circuit court denied the petition. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that Appellant had no basis to proceed in forma pauperis.
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