State v. Barrett

The question presented is whether the recent constitutional amendment and implementing legislation which established the court of appeals authorizes the state to seek further review of a decision of the court of appeals in a criminal matter, or in a habeas corpus proceeding arising out of a criminal prosecution which results in the discharge of the defendant.

In case No. 77-641-CR, the court of appeals affirmed an order of the circuit court for Richland county, RICHARD W. ORTON, Circuit Judge, dismissing an information charging defendant Ronnie Lee Barrett with battery to a peace officer,…