Replacement justice appointed to Arkansas Supreme Court
January 14, 2010
Arkansas: Ron Sheffield was appointed by Governor Mike Beebe in January of 2010 to the Arkansas Supreme Court. Beebe appointed him to fill the seat of retired justice Annabelle Clinton Imber when the previous appointee, William H. Bowen, had to step down after only a week in office due to poor health. A special election will be held this year to determine who will serve out the remaining years of Imber's term.[1]
Governor Beebe said of the appointment: "Ron Sheffield has the knowledge and experience with the Supreme Court to hit the ground running. The unique circumstances of this appointment mean shouldering a significant caseload immediately, and Ron is well-qualified to accomplish this with the skill and honor befitting our Supreme Court."[2]
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Arkansas, Western District of Arkansas • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Arkansas, Western District of Arkansas
State courts:
Arkansas Supreme Court • Arkansas Court of Appeals • Arkansas Circuit Courts • Arkansas District Courts • Arkansas City Courts
State resources:
Courts in Arkansas • Arkansas judicial elections • Judicial selection in Arkansas
