Dawes v. Eriacho

OPINION

This case concerns requirements district courts must follow to deny a criminal defendant release from custody pending trial. The Court previously released Petitioner after granting her writ of habeas corpus. The Court gives its reasons for her release in this opinion.

I

The relevant facts are as follows. The Ramah Office of the Prosecutor filed a criminal complaint in the Ramah District Court (District Court) against Petitioner Seperina Dawes (Dawes) for the offense of endangering the welfare of a minor. The District Court scheduled arraignment for December 10, 2007. Dawes did not appear…