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JP Campaign Finance, Emergency Clause History, Election Commission Personnel

Agency: Independence County Judge - Kevin Jeffery

129
Days Overdue
Arkansas law requires a response within 3 business days (Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105)

Request Details

Status
OVERDUE
Date Filed
2026-02-08
Legal Deadline
2026-02-11

Request Description

Campaign contribution/expenditure reports for all 11 JPs (2022-2024), emergency clause usage history (Jan 2020-present), Election Commission Coordinator position records.

Escalation History

ATTORNEY INVOLVED

AG COMPLAINT FILED

Nov 8, 2024: Attorney Clint Lancaster sent FINAL WARNING FOR FOIA VIOLATION letter.
Nov 18, 2024: AG complaint filed with Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin.
Nov-Dec 2024: Multiple follow-ups sent; county officials continued to delay and obstruct.

Additional Information

Campaign contribution/expenditure reports for all 11 Justices of the Peace (2022-2024 cycles), emergency clause usage history (Jan 2020-present), and Election Commission Coordinator position records.

Your Rights Under Arkansas FOIA

Under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105, all public records must be open to inspection and copying by any citizen. Custodians must respond within 3 business days. If you believe a FOIA violation has occurred, you may file a complaint with the Arkansas Attorney General or pursue legal action in circuit court.