Kneefe v. Sullivan

This is an appeal from an order dismissing petitioner’s request for post-conviction relief. The order was entered after defendant’s demurrer was sustained, and petitioner declined to plead further.

The petitioner was serving a sentence in the Oregon State Correctional Institution in Marion County but had been placed on work release in Multnomah County. He was charged with escape from official detention when he failed to report to the temporary housing facility in Multnomah County. He was convicted on the charge in Multnomah County.

The petitioner alleged, in substance, that he was denied his…