State v. Van Winkle

Supreme Court of Louisiana
State v. Van Winkle, 699 So. 2d 77 (La. 1997)
1997 La. LEXIS 2520; 1997 WL 563216
Victory

State v. Van Winkle

Opinion of the Court

In re Van Winkle, Patricia; — Defendant(s); applying for supervisory and/or remedial wilts; Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court, Div. “O”, No. 91-3400.

Writ granted. The court of appeal is ordered to accept and consider relator’s pro se filing. State v. Melon, 95-2209 (La. 9/22/95), 660 So.2d 466 (“the meaningful access to courts guaranteed by La. Const. art. I, Sections 2, 19 and 22 requires courts to accept and consider post-verdict pro se filings”); see also State v. Schexnayder, 96-0098, p. 24 (La.App. 5th Cir. 11/26/96), 685 So.2d 357, 371.

VICTORY, J., not on panel.

Reference

Full Case Name
STATE of Louisiana v. Patricia VAN WINKLE
Status
Published