In Re Floyd

Petitioner seeks through habeas corpus his release from his detention for the purpose of extradition to Ohio upon a charge of the crime of nonsupport of a minor child. The question presented is whether the alleged fugitive obligor may initiate proceedings in a court of this state, thereby voluntarily submitting to its jurisdiction, and upon compliance with its support order, be relieved from extradition. Petitioner contends that such procedure is open to him under the .Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act. (Code Civ. Proc., pt. 3, tit. 10a, §§ 1650-1690; Stats. 1953, ch. 1290; Ohio…