State Ex Rel. Olson v. Litscher

¶ 1. Larry E. Olson filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in this court. Olson contends that the Department of Corrections (DOC) impermissibly detained him past his mandatory release on parole date. See Wis. Stat. § 302.11(1) (1997-98). The State concedes that Olson was entitled to release, arguing instead that the case is now moot because Olson has been released. However, we conclude that the question presented is capable of repetition and evades review and thus address the merits. We grant Olson's petition for a writ of habeas corpus in this court; the DOC has no authority to hold an…