Ciaramelia v. Brownell

The issue involved here is whether a writ of habeas corpus will lie to have warrants or detainers declared void and removed from the plaintiff’s department of correction file if that removal will entitle him to participate in prisoner treatment and rehabilitation programs, including furlough privileges and parole.

The writ of habeas corpus is available to a person restrained of his liberty who desires a hearing to determine the legality of his detention. Wojculewics v. Cummings, 143 Conn. 624, 627. Where a person is confined pursuant to a judgment, the validity of his detention under that…