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In Cristee v. State, 4 Ark. App. 33, 627 S.W.2d 34 (1982), we said that motions for attorney's fees in these cases should be filed in this court in time for them to be considered at the time the case is considered on its merits.
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No. CA CR 81-90
Opinion delivered January 27, 1982
CRIMINAL LAW — MOTIONS FOR ATTORNEY'S FEE — TIME FOR FILING. — Motions for attorney's fee should be filed in the Court of Appeals in time for them to be considered at the time the case is considered on its merits.
Appeal from Sebastian Circuit Court, John G. Holland, Judge.
Sam Hugh Park, for appellant.
Steve Clark, Atty. Gen., by: Victra L. Fewell, Asst. Atty. Gen., for appellee.
Appellant's court-appointed attorney has filed a motion asking for an attorney's fee for services rendered in the appeal of the above matter and we allow the sum of $400.00.
The decision in this case was rendered on November 4, 1981, and the motion for attorney's fee was not filed until January 8, 1982. It has been necessary for the court to find the briefs and review this matter in order to determine the fee.
In the future, motions for attorney's fee should be filed in this court in time for them to be considered at the time the case is considered on its merits.