Hayes v. Parole Board

In this dispute over the right to be considered for parole, petitioner, Nathan Hayes, appeals by right the trial court’s opinion and order denying his complaint for a writ of mandamus compelling respondent, the Parole Board (the Board), to consider him for parole. Because we conclude that Hayes established grounds for mandamus, we reverse and remand.

I. BASIC FACTS

In January 1996, a jury found Hayes guilty of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The trial court sentenced Hayes as a habitual offender to serve…