Cota v. Benson

Undercofler, Presiding Justice.

John Mitchel Cota filed a writ of habeas corpus to contest the validity of his extradition proceedings. The habeas court denied relief; Cota alleges three errors on appeal, but we affirm.

Cota escaped from a New Mexico penitentiary on September 5,1976, and was arrested by the Cordele police on November 5, 1976. New Mexico authorities were notified of his capture and a requisition, approved by the Governor of New Mexico, was forwarded to the Governor of Georgia, who issued a governor’s warrant. He was then transferred to the Crisp County Sheriff, who is the…