Holt v. Saiya

Pierron, J.:

William R, Holt appeals the trial court’s decision denying his request to reinstate his petition for writ of habeas corpus. Holt claims he was denied effective assistance of counsel when his attorney allegedly dismissed the petition without Holt’s permission and that his attorney had not communicated effectively with him.

This case is ultimately determined by the interpretation of the 30-day rule in K.S.A. 1999 Supp. 60-1501(b) and whether this can be a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel in the context of post-conviction habeas corpus proceedings.

On July 1, 1997, Holt filed…