Taylor v. State

It is paramount to recognize that Article 2, Section 11 of the Constitution of Arkansas guarantees the efficacy of the petition for writ of habeas corpus and does not place a time limit on the exercise of the right of one who is being detained without lawful authority to apply for issuance of the writ. ” Indeed, the Arkansas Constitution expressly disallows suspension of the writ, “except by the General Assembly, in case of rebellion, insurrection or invasion, when the public safety may require it.” Ark. Const. Art. 2, § 11. Review under the doctrine of habeas corpus is limited to two claims:…