California Supreme Court
Jun. 20, 2012
Commissioners can deny prisoner petitions, justices say
The decision clears the way statewide for what had already become a common practice in some counties, and may have a broad impact on trial court operations by freeing up judges to focus on other issues.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN FRANCISCO - Court commissioners have the authority to deny a petition for writ of habeas corpus or a writ of mandate in prison condition cases, the state Supreme Court unanimously ruled Monday.
The decision clears the way statewide for what had already become a common practice in some counties. It could also have broad impact on trial court operations generally by freeing up superior court judges t...
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