State ex rel. Finfrock v. Ohio Adult Parole Authority

Finfrock asserts in his various propositions of law that the court of appeals erred by denying the writ of mandamus. Finfrock contends, among *640other things, that his parole revocation hearing was void because the APA did not comply with the minimum due process requirements set forth in Morrissey v. Brewer (1972), 408 U.S. 471, 92 S.Ct. 2593, 33 L.Ed.2d 484.

As we recently noted, however, in affirming an appeal in a similar case, habeas corpus, rather than mandamus, is the proper action for persons claiming entitlement to immediate release from prison. State ex rel. Johnson v. Ohio Parole Bd.…