Beal v. Turner

ELLETT, Justice:

This matter is before us on an application for a writ of habeas corpus. The plaintiff was originally committed to the Utah State Prison after conviction of felony. The defendant is' the warden and has custody of the prison inmates subject to the orders of the Board of Corrections.

In its efforts to rehabilitate its prison population, the Board of Pardons seeks constantly to afford early releases to all inmates who show signs of being likely to respond to supervision outside of the prison walls. Certain conditions are imposed 'upon each parolee, and a written promise is given by…