G.W. v. Sheriff of Jefferson County

This case involves the denial of a petition for the writ of habeas corpus.

On January 31, 2001, the State, on behalf of D.C., filed a complaint seeking to establish paternity and seeking child support, alleging that G.W. was the father of K.N.C., who was born in 2000. Genetic testing indicated a 99% probability that G.W. is the father of K.N.C. A hearing was held on October 24, 2001. The trial court found G.W. in contempt and ordered him jailed for "out of order and insolent" comments made during the proceeding. G.W. was released from jail on October 25, 2001. On October 27, 2001, the trial…