In the Matter of Hill

This matter comes before the court on the duly verified petition of Clarence Hill, an inmate at the New Jersey State Prison, who seeks affirmative relief and asks:

1. That a rule to show cause be granted why a writ of habeas corpus should not issue.

2. That he be permitted to plead in forma pauperis.

3. That he be assigned counsel to perfect and prosecute this action.

4. That he be granted a writ of habeas corpus.

5. That he be discharged from imprisonment.

Counsel for petitioner, in addition to oral argument, has furnished this court with a memorandum in support of the prayers of the petition.

It…