Hinz v. Perkins

The office of habeas corpus in interstate rendition is generally confined to: “(1) the correctness of the requisition papers, (2) the relator’s identity, (3) whether the relator is a fugitive, (4) whether 'a crime is substantially charged.’ ” Note, Habeas Corpus in Interstate Rendition, 47 Col. L. Rev. 470, 471. This petition raises no question as to the validity of the requisition papers or the plaintiff’s identity. Since the “requisition is accompanied by a duly authenticated indictment which substantially charges the commission of an offense against the laws of ... ” the Commonwealth of…