Clark v. Leach

Michael Joseph Clark appeals from a trial court order discharging a Writ of Habeas Corpus in an extradition proceeding. Section 16-19-101, et seq., C.R.S. 1973 (now in 1978 Repl. Vol. 8). We affirm.

Appellant was arrested on August 4, 1979 in Longmont, Colorado on a disturbance charge and violation of the Longmont open container ordinance. A routine warrant check revealed an outstanding warrant from Nebraska on a parole violation. On September 13, 1979, a governor’s warrant for the appellant’s extradition was issued. Appellant filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Following argument on…