Barnhart v. State

James A. Barnhart appeals from the circuit court's denial of his petition for writ of certiorari. In that petition, Barnhart contested the action of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles in rescinding the parole it granted to Barnhart. The petition alleged that in an open meeting on May 8, 1995, the Board granted parole to Barnhart, but that later that same day, the Board notified Barnhart's attorney that because of "late protestors" the Board had rescinded its order. The record further shows that Barnhart is serving a 25-year sentence for murder.

In denying Barnhart's petition for writ of…