People ex rel. Gibson v. Cannon

This appeal by Randall Gibson, is from the denial and dismissal of his petition for writ of habeas corpus in the circuit court of Will County. Respondent-appellee, Joseph Cannon, the Warden of the Stateville Correctional Center, is represented by the Will County State’s Attorney.

On July 31, 1974, Gibson filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in the circuit court of Will County claiming the Department of Corrections was holding him illegally since he had fully served the penitentiary sentences imposed upon him. The basis for his claim was his contention the determination by the…