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Oliver v. Barrett

Supreme Court of Georgia

Decided June 1, 1998No. S98A0688PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Thompson, Justice.

This is an appeal from the denial of Oliver’s petition for habeas corpus in an extradition proceeding. Oliver asserts the habeas corpus court should have determined that Illinois is seeking to extradite him just so it can commit him civilly, and that he is mentally incompetent. We affirm because the habeas corpus court properly limited its inquiry to the four issues set forth in Michigan v. Doran, 439 U. S. 282 (99 SC 530, 58 LE2d 521) (1978).

Oliver was arrested and indicted in Illinois for sexual assault, aggravated sexual battery, and unlawful restraint. He was released on…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. Michigan v. DoranSupreme Court of the United States · 1978
  2. Charlton v. KellySupreme Court of the United States · 1913
  3. Kostic v. SmedleyAlaska Supreme Court · 1974
  4. Kellems v. BuchignaniCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1974
  5. Hutson v. StonerSupreme Court of Georgia · 1979

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3Cited by10 opinions

  1. Ex Parte PotterCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 2000
  2. State v. PattonSupreme Court of Kansas · 2008
  3. In Re Personal Restraint of Jian LiuCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2009
  4. Potter v. State, Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District (Houston)1999
  5. In re the Personal Restraint of Jian LiuCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2009

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