Ex Parte Calloway

This case involves administration of a blood test in a paternity action under Code 1975, § 26-12-5.

The pertinent facts are as follows: On March 4, 1983, the District Court of Covington County found Jimmy Calloway to be the father of Monica Lane's illegitimate daughter, Celeste, and ordered him to reimburse the Alabama Department of Pensions and Security $826 for "aid to dependent children" previously provided the child. Calloway appealed to the Circuit Court of Covington County, filing a motion alleging indigency and requesting appointment of counsel and a blood test at state expense. Both…