Baker v. Commonwealth

CLAY, Commissioner.

In this habeas corpus proceeding appellant sought release from the State Reformatory at LaGrange on the ground that he was being held without authority because Kentucky had waived or forfeited its jurisdiction over him. The trial court denied relief.

While out on parole from a 21 year sentence appellant was arrested in Jefferson County on the charge of robbery. A parole violation warrant was issued but it is not clear from the record whether this was served upon him. In any event, he was not arrested and taken into custody by the parole authorities on this warrant.

The…