Martel v. Knight

In this habeas corpus proceeding, the plaintiff challenges the sufficiency of the rendition papers. He contends that they are insufficient because they do not recite a finding of probable cause that the plaintiff has violated probation by the demanding State. The trial court denied relief, and the plaintiffs exceptions were transferred by Goode, J.

Among the rendition papers is an affidavit sworn to by Probation Officer Crittenden in support of the issuance of an extradition warrant. The affidavit states (1) that the plaintiff was in violation of his probation for failing to complete a…