State v. Whitlock

Defendant was convicted and sentenced on a variety of criminal charges. After defendant began serving his sentences, and without notifying him or his attorney, the trial court entered an amended judgment that added provisions to the original sentences based on the court’s finding that defendant was a repeat offender — a fact not in the trial court record but, according to the state, available as public information. Defendant appeals from the sentences in the amended judgment. We reverse those sentences and remand for resentencing.

The only relevant facts in this case are procedural and…