Hill v. Gallagher

|, Appellant Jessie Hill appeals from the order of the Jefferson County Circuit Court revoking his in forma pauperis status pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated section 16-68-607 (Repl. 2005). Hill argues that the circuit court erred by (1) considering federal cases as “strikes” under the statute; and (2) concluding that he did not fall within the imminent-danger exception of the statute. We agree that the statute does not apply to dismissals in federal court and reverse and remand.

Before the circuit court, Hill sought to challenge a decision by appellee, Richard H. Gallagher, custodian of…