State v. Ross

COVINGTON, Justice Ad Hoc.*

The relator, William F. Ross, has sought remedial writs in an extradition proceeding initiated by the State of Texas on a charge of theft by check. He assigns three errors.

FACTS

After the relator’s arrest, defense counsel requested an extradition hearing, which was set for June 12, 1980. At the hearing the extradition papers had not been received from Texas, so the court issued an order granting the State of Texas an additional 30 days from June 12, 1980 “within which to furnish the proper and necessary papers to the Court.”

The extradition papers were furnished to…