Carter v. State

VIOLETTE, Justice.

William H. Carter appeals from a Superi- or Court, Cumberland County, denial of his post-conviction review petition challenging his commitment to jail. Because his case does not fall into any recognized exception to the mootness doctrine, we deny his appeal.

On July 8, 1981, Carter was committed to jail for unexcused default in payment of a $75.00 fine, to be served at the rate of $10.00 per day, pursuant to 17-A M.R.S.A. § 1304. On July 14, 1981, while serving said commitment, he filed a petition in Superior Court for post-conviction review. He was subsequently discharged…