Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1987

State ex rel. Cotton v. State

State ex rel. Cotton v. State
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided March 13, 1987 · Dixon
503 So. 2d 6; 1987 La. LEXIS 8747 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

State ex rel. Cotton v. State

Concurring Opinion

DIXON, C.J.,

concurs in the action. Any post-conviction remedy application or habeas corpus petition presented to the clerk must be filed, and only a judge can deny or grant relief.

Opinion of the Court

In re Cotton, Gregory W.; applying for remedial writ; Parish of Washington, 22nd Judicial District Court, Div. ā€œEā€, No. 40823.

Granted and transferred to the district court for prompt consideration of speedy trial claim.

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