Emig v. Hayward

ZIMMERMAN, Justice:

Appellant Donald George Emig is sought by the State of Colorado for crimes he allegedly committed in that state. After his arrest in Utah as a fugitive from justice, Emig was incarcerated. In due course, an extradition warrant was issued by the Governor of Utah. Emig challenged his incarceration and the extradition proceedings by successive petitions for a writ of habeas corpus. His petitions were denied, and his surrender to Colorado was ordered. On appeal, Emig argues that he has been denied both his right to challenge his incarceration by writ of habeas corpus and his…