State ex rel. Hawkins v. Luttrell

Raymond T. Hawkins, herein referred to as petitioner, appeals from the action of the trial judge in dismissing his petition for the writ of habeas corpus.

Petitioner, prior to his conviction for forgery, being unable to make bond due to his poverty was held in the county jail for a period of ninety-nine days awaiting trial. During this period there accumulated jail fees, in the amount of $173.00, which upon conviction have been assessed against petitioner as a part of the court costs. Petitioner, required to pay this amount as a part of the court costs, remains in prison beyond the term of his…