Slopak v. Cupp

Petitioner, a prisoner, for himself and others similarly situated brought this proceeding on alleged constitutional grounds for a writ of habeas corpus to require officials of Oregon state prison to provide copying equipment for use by inmates in preparing legal documents for court filings. The petition was dismissed in circuit court because it failed to state grounds for relief, and petitioner appeals.

Habeas corpus is authorized in ORS 34.310 et seq. Petitioner points to no provision therein allowing relief of the nature sought. However, in Newton v. Cupp, 3 Or App 434, 437, 474 P2d 532…