U.S. Supreme Court
Feb. 25, 2011
California Habeas Rules Upheld
In a decision that's bound to disappoint criminal defense attorneys, the U.S. Supreme Court approved California's non-specific timetable for petitioners to file for habeas corpus relief in a unanimous ruling Wednesday.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
WASHINGTON - In a decision bound to disappoint criminal defense attorneys, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously approved on Wednesday California's nonspecific timetable for petitioners to file for habeas corpus relief.
Instead of having a fixed deadline like many other states, California requires that habeas applications be submitted "without substantial delay." Failure to do so qualifi...
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