Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1975

State ex rel. Chapman v. Moise

State ex rel. Chapman v. Moise
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided March 14, 1975 · Calogero, Dixon, Summers
309 So. 2d 349; 1975 La. LEXIS 4386 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

State ex rel. Chapman v. Moise

Opinion of the Court

In re: Atenis Chapman applying for Writ of Mandamus.

Writ denied. Relator is not entitled to the trial transcript to search for error for the purpose of post-conviction relief.

Concurring Opinion

SUMMERS, J.,

while concurring with the denial of writ, expresses the opinion that the records of this Court cannot be delivered to inmates of Angola. An attorney appointed to represent the convicted inmate or counsel of his choice may have access to the records in the office of the Clerk of this Court.

Dissenting Opinion

DIXON & CALOGERO, JJ.,

are of the opinion that one of the duplicate records in this case should be transmitted to the administrator of the penitentiary for use by the inmate-applicant.

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