In Re Schott

This matter comes before us upon the petition of Donald L. Schott for a writ of habeas corpus seeking his discharge from allegedly illegal restraint.

Petitioner, an assistant to the Solicitor of the city of Cincinnati, was held in contempt of court by a Judge of the Hamilton County Municipal Court upon refusal to comply with an order to furnish a bill of particulars. Thereupon, Shott was placed in the custody of the bailiff, the order of court reciting that he was “there to remain until he shall provide the defendant with a bill of particulars or be otherwise duly discharged. ’ ’

One James…