In Re Arakawa

An original writ of habeas corpus, directed to the sheriff of Weld county and as acting jailer thereof, was issued out of this court upon behalf of petitioner and upon his ex parte application. The petitioner alleged the existence of matters of such gravity and importance, as well as his inability to obtain relief elsewhere, that we ordered the issuance of the writ, upon petitioner’s giving bond, pending further consideration by this court. The respondent sheriff answered and obeyed the writ, and has moved that it be discharged.

Petitioner’s chief allegation was lack of jurisdiction in the…