115 Arkansas opinions name it 3 courts 1979–2026 19 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Arkansas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Chandler v. Stategreen2 sentences2004See, e.g., Chandler v. State, 284 Ark. 560 , 683 S.W.2d 928 (1985). 2004See, e.g., Chandler v. State, 284 Ark. 560 , 683 S.W.2d 928 (1985). | 4 | 4 |
Tanner v. Stategreen2 sentences2024App. 253, at 7 , 624 S.W.3d 718, 722 , “Without contemporaneous—or at a minimum, first-opportunity—objections to these orders, Smith’s arguments are not preserved.” (Footnote omitted.) We observed that Smith’s case 15 was unlike Tanner v. State, 324 Ark. 37 , 42–43, 918 S.W.2d 166, 169 (1996), which held that an appellant did not waive his right to move for dismissal based on a speedy-trial violation when the record showed that the circuit court continued a case sua sponte and without the appellant or counsel at the hearing. 2024App. 253, at 7 , 624 S.W.3d 718, 722 , “Without contemporaneous—or at a minimum, first-opportunity—objections to these orders, Smith’s arguments are not preserved.” (Footnote omitted.) We observed that Smith’s case 15 was unlike Tanner v. State, 324 Ark. 37 , 42–43, 918 S.W.2d 166, 169 (1996), which held that an appellant did not waive his right to move for dismissal based on a speedy-trial violation when the record showed that the circuit court continued a case sua sponte and without the appellant or counsel at the hearing. | 2 | 5 |
Turner v. Stategreen2 sentences2009Our supreme court discussed the speedy-trial requirements in Turner v. State, 349 Ark. 715, 720-21 , 80 S.W.3d 382, 386 (2002), as follows: Under Ark. 2009Our supreme court discussed the speedy-trial requirements in Turner v. State, 349 Ark. 715, 720-21 , 80 S.W.3d 382, 386 (2002), as follows: Under Ark. | 2 | 4 |
Robertson v. Stategreen2 sentences2024See also Robertson v. State, 2019 Ark. 2021See also Robertson v. State, 2019 Ark. | 2 | 2 |
State v. Wilmothgreen2 sentences2017Franklin v. State, 2015 Ark. 455, at 2-3 , 476 S.W.3d 786, 787 (per curiam) (citing State v. Wilmoth, 369 Ark. 346, 351 , 255 S.W.3d 419, 423 (2007)). 2017Franklin v. State, 2015 Ark. 455, at 2-3 , 476 S.W.3d 786, 787 (per curiam) (citing State v. Wilmoth, 369 Ark. 346, 351 , 255 S.W.3d 419, 423 (2007)). | 2 | 2 |
Camargo v. Stategreen2 sentences2016See Camargo v. State, 346 Ark. 118 , 55 S.W.3d 255 (2001). 2016See Camargo v. State, 346 Ark. 118 , 55 S.W.3d 255 (2001). | 2 | 2 |
State v. Crawfordgreen2 sentences2023“Good cause is demonstrated where the State has good reason to seek the nolle prosequi and there is no indication the State is simply trying to evade the speedy-trial requirement.” State v. Crawford, 373 Ark. 95, 99 , 281 S.W.3d 736, 740 (2008). 2023“Good cause is demonstrated where the State has good reason to seek the nolle prosequi and there is no indication the State is simply trying to evade the speedy-trial requirement.” State v. Crawford, 373 Ark. 95, 99 , 281 S.W.3d 736, 740 (2008). | 1 | 6 |
Yarbrough v. Stategreen2 sentences2020Yarbrough v. State, 370 Ark. 31 , 257 S.W.3d 50 (2007). 2020Yarbrough v. State, 370 Ark. 31 , 257 S.W.3d 50 (2007). | 1 | 4 |
Romes v. Stategreen2 sentences2005“Once the defendant presents a. prima facie case of a speedy-trial violation ... the State has the burden of showing that the delay was the result of the defendant’s conduct or was otherwise justified.” Romes v. State, 356 Ark. 26, 36 , 144 S.W.3d 750, 757 (2004). 2005“Once the defendant presents a. prima facie case of a speedy-trial violation ... the State has the burden of showing that the delay was the result of the defendant’s conduct or was otherwise justified.” Romes v. State, 356 Ark. 26, 36 , 144 S.W.3d 750, 757 (2004). | 1 | 3 |
Harkness v. Harrisongreen2 sentences1980The court reiterated the rule announced in Harkness v. Harrison, Judge, 266 Ark. 59 , 585 S.W. 2d 10 (1979) and Alexander v. State, 268 Ark. 384 , 598 S.W. 2d 395 (1980), that the terms of all of the various divisions of circuit court in a county must be counted under the speedy trial rule. 1980The court reiterated the rule announced in Harkness v. Harrison, Judge, 266 Ark. 59 , 585 S.W. 2d 10 (1979) and Alexander v. State, 268 Ark. 384 , 598 S.W. 2d 395 (1980), that the terms of all of the various divisions of circuit court in a county must be counted under the speedy trial rule. | 1 | 3 |
Turner v. Stategreen2 sentences2016Stated differently, Turner, not the State, must 9 Cite as 2016 Ark. 96 show that the speedy-trial rule was violated. 2016With the correct standard in mind, I will now consider the substance of Turner’s 10 Cite as 2016 Ark. 96 argument and whether he demonstrated that a speedy-trial violation occurred. | 1 | 2 |
Moten v. Stategreen2 sentences2013Cite as 2013 Ark. 503 a motion to dismiss on the ground of a speedy-trial violation; that the circuit court erred in denying relief on his claims of constitutional error; and that the circuit court did not make the requisite findings of fact and conclusions of law as required by Arkansas Rule of Criminal Procedure 37.3. 2013Arkansas Rules of 7 Cite as 2013 Ark. 503 Criminal Procedure 28.2 and 28.3 set out the calculation of time under the speedy-trial rule and authorize time periods to be excluded from calculation that result from necessary delays. | 1 | 2 |
Barker v. Wingogreen2 sentences2010The United States Supreme Court in Barker v. Wingo, 407 U.S. 514 , 92 S.Ct. 2182 , 33 L.Ed.2d 101 (1972) held that the constitutional right to a speedy trial, like any other fundamental constitutional right, may be waived. 2010The United States Supreme Court in Barker v. Wingo, 407 U.S. 514 , 92 S.Ct. 2182 , 33 L.Ed.2d 101 (1972) held that the constitutional right to a speedy trial, like any other fundamental constitutional right, may be waived. | 1 | 2 |
Ibsen v. Pleggegreen2 sentences2003See Ibsen v. Plegge, 341 Ark. 225 , 15 S.W.3d 686 (2000). 2003See Ibsen v. Plegge, 341 Ark. 225 , 15 S.W.3d 686 (2000). | 1 | 2 |
Hicks v. Stategreen2 sentences2002Hicks v. State, 305 Ark. 393 , 808 S.W.2d 348 (1991). 2002Hicks v. State, 305 Ark. 393 , 808 S.W.2d 348 (1991). | 1 | 2 |
State v. Washingtongreen2 sentences1997State v. Washington, 273 Ark. 82 , 617 S.W.2d 3 (1981); Ark. 1997State v. Washington, 273 Ark. 82 , 617 S.W.2d 3 (1981); Ark. | 1 | 2 |
| Weaver v. Stategreen | 1 | 2 |
| Brendan Burns v. State of Arkansasgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Larry David Davis v. State of Arkansasgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Franklin v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Breeden v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Johnson v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Howard v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Spivey v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Sparkman v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Locklear v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Chenowith v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Arkansas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Gillie v. State
green
2 sentences2022Id.; Gillie v. State, 305 Ark. 296 , 808 S.W.2d 320 (1991). 2022Id.; Gillie v. State, 305 Ark. 296 , 808 S.W.2d 320 (1991). | 5 | 1992–2022 |
Ferguson v. State
green
2 sentences2017Id., 228 S.W.3d at 522 (citing Ferguson v. State, 343 Ark. 159 , 33 S.W.3d 115 (2000)). 2017Id., 228 S.W.3d at 522 (citing Ferguson v. State, 343 Ark. 159 , 33 S.W.3d 115 (2000)). | 5 | 2002–2017 |
Demarcus Donnell Parker v. State of Arkansas
green
2 sentences2026In support of his argument, Cullum cites Parker v. State, 2023 Ark. 41 , 660 S.W.3d 2 At the speedy-trial hearing and in their briefs, both parties refer to an April 24 hearing, but there is no April 24 hearing in the record. 3 Rule 28.3(b) provides that the period of delay resulting from a continuance attributable to congestion of the trial docket shall be excluded in computing the time for trial if, in a written order or docket entry at the time the continuance is granted, the court (1) explains with particularity the reasons the trial docket does not permit trial on the date originally sche 2024Id., 660 S.W.3d at 824 . | 4 | 2024–2026 |
Eubanks v. Humphrey
green
2 sentences2000Eubanks v. Humphrey, 334 Ark. 21 , 972 S.W.2d 234 (1998); Strickland v. State, 331 Ark. 402 , 962 S.W.2d 769 (1998); Dean v. State, 339 Ark. 105 , 3 S.W.3d 328 (1999). 2000Eubanks v. Humphrey, 334 Ark. 21 , 972 S.W.2d 234 (1998); Strickland v. State, 331 Ark. 402 , 962 S.W.2d 769 (1998); Dean v. State, 339 Ark. 105 , 3 S.W.3d 328 (1999). | 4 | 1999–2000 |
Meek v. State
green
2 sentences2016Breeden v. State, 2014 Ark. 159, at 8 , 432 S.W.3d 618, 625 (per curiam); Meek v. State, 2013 Ark. 314 , 2013 WL 47744701 fi(per curiam). 2014Meek v. State, 2013 Ark. 314 , 2013 WL 4774470 (per curiam). | 3 | 2013–2016 |
Dean v. State
green
2 sentences2002Turner v. State, 349 Ark. 715 , 80 S.W.3d 382 (2002); Ferguson v. State, 343 Ark. 159 , 33 S.W.3d 115 (2000); Dean v. State, 339 Ark. 105 , 3 S.W.3d 328 (1999). 2002Turner v. State, 349 Ark. 715 , 80 S.W.3d 382 (2002); Ferguson v. State, 343 Ark. 159 , 33 S.W.3d 115 (2000); Dean v. State, 339 Ark. 105 , 3 S.W.3d 328 (1999). | 3 | 2000–2002 |
Dukes v. State
neutral
2 sentences1991However, we have stated in Dukes v. State, 271 Ark. 674 , 609 S.W.2d 924 (1981) (citing State v. Davidson, 254 Ark. 172 , 492 S.W.2d 246 (1973)), that an accused in prison in another state, for a different crime, must affirmatively request trial in order to activate the speedy trial rule. 1991However, we have stated in Dukes v. State, 271 Ark. 674 , 609 S.W.2d 924 (1981) (citing State v. Davidson, 254 Ark. 172 , 492 S.W.2d 246 (1973)), that an accused in prison in another state, for a different crime, must affirmatively request trial in order to activate the speedy trial rule. | 3 | 1991–1997 |
Kenneth Ray Marshall v. State of Arkansas
green
2 sentences2025Marshall v. State, 2020 Ark. 66 , 594 S.W.3d 78 . 2025Marshall v. State, 2020 Ark. 66 , 594 S.W.3d 78 . | 2 | 2025–2025 |
Carter v. State
green
2 sentences2022Id., 281 S.W.3d at 740 . 2008Carter, 280 Ark. 34 , 655 S.W.2d 379 . | 2 | 2008–2022 |
J.Williams v. Kelley
green
2 sentences2020Williams v. Kelley, 2017 Ark. 200, at 4 , 521 S.W.3d 104, 107 . 2020Williams v. Kelley, 2017 Ark. 200, at 4 , 521 S.W.3d 104, 107 . | 2 | 2019–2020 |
White v. State
neutral
2 sentences2019Id. ; Gillie v. State , 305 Ark. 296 , 808 S.W.2d 320 (1991). 1997White v. State, 310 Ark. 200 , 833 S.W.2d 771 (1992); Gillie v. State, 305 Ark. 296 , 808 S.W.2d 320 (1991); Dukes v. State, 271 Ark. 674 , 609 S.W.2d 924 (1981). | 2 | 1997–2019 |
Gondolfi v. Clinger
green
2 sentences2012The speedy-trial period was then automatically tolled on the day Federick filed his motion to dismiss, Gondolfi v. Clinger, 352 Ark. 156 , 98 S.W.3d 812 (2003), although the trial court also specifically excluded this period of time from May 25, 2011, to the trial setting of September 13, 2011, as Federick had requested another continuance. 2012The speedy-trial period was then automatically tolled on the day Federick filed his motion to dismiss, Gondolfi v. Clinger, 352 Ark. 156 , 98 S.W.3d 812 (2003), although the trial court also specifically excluded this period of time from May 25, 2011, to the trial setting of September 13, 2011, as Federick had requested another continuance. | 2 | 2005–2012 |
Strickland v. State
green
2 sentences2000Eubanks v. Humphrey, 334 Ark. 21 , 972 S.W.2d 234 (1998); Strickland v. State, 331 Ark. 402 , 962 S.W.2d 769 (1998); Dean v. State, 339 Ark. 105 , 3 S.W.3d 328 (1999). 2000Eubanks v. Humphrey, 334 Ark. 21 , 972 S.W.2d 234 (1998); Strickland v. State, 331 Ark. 402 , 962 S.W.2d 769 (1998); Dean v. State, 339 Ark. 105 , 3 S.W.3d 328 (1999). | 2 | 1999–2000 |
Jones v. State
green
2 sentences1999Jones v. State, 323 Ark. 655 , 916 S.W.2d 736 (1996). 1999Jones v. State, 323 Ark. 655 , 916 S.W.2d 736 (1996). | 2 | 1996–1999 |
| State v. Davidson green | 2 | 1981–1991 |
| Jones v. State green | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| Michael H. Smith v. State of Arkansas green | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| Turner v. State neutral | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| Billy Hoover v. State of Arkansas green | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| Zimmerman v. Circuit Court of Miller Cnty. neutral | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| Walter McCray, Jr. v. State of Arkansas green | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| Rodney Wayne Rayburn v. State of Arkansas green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Cortez Barefield v. State of Arkansas green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Lee Charles Millsap v. Dexter Payne, Director, Arkansas Department of Correction green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Gwin v. State green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| United States v. MacDonald green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| Craytonia Badger v. State of Arkansas neutral | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| Patterson v. State green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Cunningham v. State green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| McArthur v. State green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Branning v. State green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| May v. State green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Anders v. California green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Finley v. State green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Estell v. State neutral | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Hinton v. State green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Hinton v. State neutral | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Barber v. State neutral | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| In re Admin. Order No. 8 neutral | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Carter v. State green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.