State ex rel. Robert H. Mammen, Relator v. The Honorable Thomas N. Chapman

Robert Mammen filed a petition for a writ of mandamus requesting his immediate release on probation pursuant to section 217.362.3. 1 Mr. Mammen argues that section 217.362.3 requires his immediate-release on probation because he succes's-ftilly completed the long-term substance abuse treatment program established by section 217.362. Section 217.362.3 does not require the immediate release of an individual who, like Mr. Mammen, was sentenced as a “chronic offender” pursuant to section 577.023.6(4) and is ineligible for probation until serving a minimum of two years imprisonment. The'petition…