Ranciato v. Nelson

In this appeal from the denial of an application for a writ of habeas corpus, the petitioner, Raymond Ranciato, challenges his impending extradition to California pursuant to General Statutes § 54-159.1 The gist of his four claims is that the trial court improperly determined that sufficient facts existed to justify its findings that the extradition documents charging the defendant with a crime stated probable cause and that the documents were authentic.

“We first consider our scope of review. Tn a habeas corpus appeal, this court may not disturb underlying historical facts found by the habeas…