Shaw v. State

LEHMAN, Chief Justice.

Jimmy Lee Shaw appeals the revocation of his probation, claiming violations of his right to due process prior to and during the probation revocation hearing. We conclude that Shaw was not properly served with a copy of the petition for revocation prior to the hearing as required by the governing statute, rule, and constitutional principles of due process. Therefore, we reverse.

ISSUES

We summarize the issues presented by Shaw as follows:

1. Whether the district court’s failure to ensure that.Shaw was provided with a copy of the petition for revocation before requiring him…