Carter v. State

Annabelle Clinton Imber, Justice.

This case concerns the jurisdiction of a circuit court to revoke probation. The appellant challenges the jurisdiction of the circuit court to revoke her probation after the expiration of the probation period, and she also argues that the revocation was not supported by sufficient evidence. We hold that, under the facts of this case, the court did not have jurisdiction at the time it issued its order revoking Ms. Carter’s probation. We therefore reverse and dismiss.

Appellant Susie Carter pleaded guilty to the charge of delivery of a controlled substance and was…