State v. Gaffney

On September 20, 1945, Maurice Ricker was indicted in Johnson county for assault with intent to commit murder and a bench warrant for his arrest issued. On the next day Ricker was arrested and arraigned and he entered a plea of not guilty. His attorney then orally requested that he be committed to the State Psychopathic Hospital in Iowa City for observation and treatment. On September 21st, Judge Gaffney, respondent herein, granted this request and directed the sheriff to deliver Ricker “to said hospital and to return him therefrom upon the completion of the investigation. ’ ’ On September…