People Ex Rel. Kazubowski v. Ray

The petitioner, Edward J. Kazubowski, filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in this court, seeking his release from the custody of Harold T. Johnson, Sheriff of Henry County, where he had been confined in the Henry County jail as a result of contempt citations. Subsequently, he filed a second or supplemental petition, requesting the same relief. A writ was issued, pending a hearing before this court, releasing the petitioner from the sheriff’s custody. A return to the writ was filed by the respondent, and the petitioner filed an answer to the return. This matter comes before the court…