Application of Roberts

*23TANZER, J.

This is an original proceeding in habeas corpus. On the merits, we ordered plaintiff, a juvenile, released because his detention was unlawful for lack of a judicial determination of probable cause to believe that he did acts which would bring him within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. Roberts v. Mills, 290 Or 441, 622 P2d 1094 (1981). This opinion deals with plaintiffs petition for attorney fees.

In the absence of statutory authorization, attorneys in habeas corpus cases are not entitled to compensation. Penrod v. Cupp, 284 Or 417, 587 P2d 96 (1978). Cf. United States v.…