Edward House v. Pelicia Hall

BARNES, J., FOR THE COURT:

¶ 1. The Lauderdale County Circuit Court dismissed Edward House's motion for post-conviction relief (PCR), determining that it lacked jurisdiction because it was not the county where House's convictions had originated. Finding the PCR motion was not properly filed in Lauderdale County, we affirm the circuit court's judgment of dismissal.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. On April 7, 1993, House pleaded guilty to manslaughter and robbery with a deadly weapon in Panola County Circuit Court. For the robbery conviction, he was sentenced to ten years in the custody of the…