Narrative Opinion Summary
James Cummings filed for a writ of mandamus and supervisory or remedial writ in the 34th Judicial District Court of St. Bernard Parish (Case Nos. 28009, 28010, and 28011). Cummings claims that the district court has not acted promptly on his application for post-conviction relief. If his assertion is accurate, the court is directed to review and take appropriate action on the application.
Legal Issues Addressed
Court's Obligation upon Valid Assertionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: If the petitioner's claim of delay is found to be valid, the court must proceed to review and take appropriate action on the application.
Reasoning: If his assertion is accurate, the court is directed to review and take appropriate action on the application.
Judicial Duty to Act Promptly on Post-Conviction Reliefsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The district court is required to review and act on applications for post-conviction relief in a timely manner.
Reasoning: Cummings claims that the district court has not acted promptly on his application for post-conviction relief.
Mandamus Reliefsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The petitioner seeks a writ of mandamus to compel action by the district court on his application for post-conviction relief.
Reasoning: James Cummings filed for a writ of mandamus and supervisory or remedial writ in the 34th Judicial District Court of St. Bernard Parish.