Lockwood v. Florida Division of Corrections

By petition for writ of habeas corpus filed in the Supreme Court, Charles Lockwood alleged that on September 13, 1973, he filed a writ for fast and speedy trial pursuant to F.R.Cr.P. 3.190, 33 F.S.A., of which he was denied. The Supreme Court entered a rule nisi directing respondent to make return to the Clerk of this Court showing the lawful cause and authority for the detention of petitioner. Upon reviewing respondent’s return we concluded that it was insufficient as a matter of law and directed the Chief Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit or any of the judges designated by him to serve…