People ex rel. Mallin v. Wilson

This is a habeas corpus proceeding to determine the sufficiency of a warrant of extradition.

The relevant facts are not in dispute. Petitioner was acquitted of the crime of murder by reason of mental disease or defect in Maine in June of 1970. Pursuant to section 103 *576of title 15 of the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated (Me. Rev. Stat., tit. 15, § 103) the petitioner was then committed to the Augusta State Hospital for care and treatment. Petitioner left the hospital without authorization on April 5,1973. Shortly thereafter he began residence in New York City. On March 18, 1974 the petitioner…