Arkansas AG Says the Board of Corrections Cannot Choose Its Legal Representation in Lawsuit Against Him

Arkansas AG says the Board of Corrections cannot choose its legal representation in lawsuit against him

On June 18, Zach Mayo, a representative for Griffin, sent a letter to a lawyer hired to represent the BOC, saying that the appointment was "illegal from the start."

Attorney General Tim Griffin says Arkansas Board of Corrections can’t choose its own attorney

The Arkansas Board of Corrections needs an attorney for a civil suit with the state Attorney General and wants the guy they've been working with.

Attorney General Tim Griffin says Arkansas Board of Corrections can’t choose its own attorney | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

The Arkansas Board of Corrections needs an attorney for a civil suit with the state Attorney General and wants the guy they've been working with.

Arkansas prison board offers olive branch; attorney general says, 'No, thanks'

Members of the Arkansas Board of Corrections attend a meeting at the North Little Rock headquarters on Feb. 12, 2025. Left to right: Lona McCastlain, William "Dubs" Byers, Chairman Benny Magness, Lee Watson, Brandon Tollett, Grant Hodges. Board member Alonza Jiles attended remotely. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate)The legal dispute between the Arkansas Board of Corrections and Attorney General Tim Griffin deepened this week, even as the board a…

Corrections officials hope to settle FOIA case with attorney general

Directing their lawyer to begin settlement talks was the easy part. Convincing AG Tim Griffin to accept a settlement will be more difficult.