Saunders v. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, PAROLE BOARD

Plaintiff, Joseph Saunders, has brought this action for superintending control, an original proceeding, seeking reinstatement of parole.

Parole was granted on June 22, 1964, to plaintiff, who was serving a life sentence. On October 21, 1964, he was returned to prison as a parole violator. A formal hearing on the parole violation charges was held on December 10, 1964, at which time plaintiff, an indigent person, requested the assignment of counsel. Plaintiff’s request was denied, although he was informed that he could have counsel at his own expense. Without the assistance of counsel, the…