State v. Haines, Unpublished Decision (8-14-2002)

DECISION AND JUDGMENT ENTRY

Michael C. Haines appeals the judgment of the Hillsboro Municipal Court releasing Haines to the custody of the State of Kansas. Haines contends that the trial court erred in permitting Kansas to take custody of him without first holding a hearing to determine his identity and the authority of the Kansas officer to return him to Kansas. Because Ohio already extradited Haines to Kansas, and because Haines failed to demonstrate that a reasonable expectation exists that he will be subject to extradition under R.C. 5149.17 in the future, we find that this appeal is moot.…