Peters v. Kansas Parole Board

Pierron, J.:

Ronald Peters appeals the dismissal of his petition for writ of habeas corpus. Peters’ arguments on appeal concern the Kansas Legislature’s 1994 amendments to K.S.A. 60-1501 (Ensley), which added a 30-day statute of limitations on claims arising under the statute. See L. 1994, ch. 227, § 3. We affirm.

The facts in this case are uncontroverted. Peters was paroled from Lansing Correctional Facility in 1991 for a 5- to 20-year sentence for aggravated robbery. On April 23, 1993, fhe Department of Corrections issued a violation report charging Peters with absconding from parole…