In Re Smith

OPINION

The People appeal from an order of the superior court ending Ernest Smith's parole on the ground that he had completed his parole requirements. The People argue that the procedure by which the superior court issued its order was defective, and, substantively, that Smith must remain on parole because he has not satisfied the time requirements of his parole term. We will affirm the order.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

The facts and procedural background in this case are undisputed. Smith was convicted in 1980 of committing second degree murder earlier that year. In 2001, the then named…