Palmer v. District Court

This is an original proceeding upon the petition of Lawson F. Palmer who stands charged in the district court with the commission of two felonies. He alleges that the respondent, the trial court, “has exceeded its jurisdiction and abused its discretion” in failing to set new bail for him and that he has “no plain, speedy and adequate remedy” to obtain relief other than this proceeding. A rule to show cause was issued.

The information alleged that petitioner procured an abortion in violation of C.R.S. ’53, 40-2-23, which carries a maximum penalty of three years imprisonment; and, also alleged…