Sample Postconviction Pleadings

Next week we will begin discussing postconviction litigation. Below, you will find a sample postconviction petition and an overlength motion. These are the two pleadings needed to properly initiate a postconviction action in Arkansas.

Petition for Postconviction Relief in Howard v. State [note: may take two to three minutes to properly load]

Motion for Leave in Howard v. State