Background
Holt,, Jack Wilson was born on May 18, 1929 in Harrison, Arkansas, United States.
state supreme court chief justice
Holt,, Jack Wilson was born on May 18, 1929 in Harrison, Arkansas, United States.
Juris Doctor, University Arkansas, 1952.
Deputy prosecuting attorney 16th Judicial District, Little Rock, 1955-1960. Chief assistant attorney State of Arkansas, 1960-1962, attorney general, 1962. Sole practice law Little Rock, 1962-1980.
Chief justice Arkansas Supreme Court, from 1985.
The separation of church and state has guaranteed the diversity of religious expressions and the freedom to worship God according to each person’s conscience. However, separation of church and state permit interaction.
It is human responsibility to innovate, sponsor, and evaluate new forms of community living that will encourage development of the fullest potential in individuals.
Fellow American Bar Foundation, American Judicature Society, Conference Chief Justices, American College Trial Lawyers. Member American Bar Association, Arkansas Bar Association (Golden Gavel awrd 1976), Pulaski Bar Association, William Overton Inns of Court Lodges: Lions (vice president 1980).
Son of Jack Wilson and Mary Margaret (Spikes) H. Divorced; children: Kelley, Candace.