Velek v. State (City of Little Rock)

Tom Glaze, Justice.

On November 11, 2004, appellants Steven Velek and David Velek were found guilty of violating Little Rock City Code Section 20-2 in Little Rock District Court. The district court assessed a fine of $500 and imposed an appeal bond of $500 (cash or surety) for each defendant. Both Veleks filed separate notices of appeal on December 10, 2004. However, when the Veleks sought the record of the district court proceedings from the district court clerk, the clerk informed the Veleks that she would not release the record until the $500 appeal bonds were paid. In response, the Veleks…