Ward v. Kelley

_JjThis is a pro se appeal from the dismissal of a petition for judicial review that was filed pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act-Arkansas Code Annotated sections 25-15-212 to -219 (Repl. 2014). After a thorough review, the State concedes that the 2014 amended sentencing order appears illegal on its face. The circuit court’s dismissal of Ward’s petition is affirmed, however the matter is remanded to the sentencing court to vacate the August 25, 2014 amended sentencing order.

Appellant Cody Ward pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter and is incarcerated in the Arkansas Department…