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State ex rel. Martin v. Clerk of Court, Twenty-Fourth Judicial District Court, Parish of Jefferson

Citations: 536 So. 2d 1224; 1989 La. LEXIS 175Docket: No. 89-KH-0081

Court: Supreme Court of Louisiana; January 16, 1989; Louisiana; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Gregory Scott Martin, the relator, filed for supervisory and/or remedial writs in the 24th Judicial District Court, Division B, Parish of Jefferson, under case number 78-2217. The relator claims that the district court has not acted in a timely manner regarding his application for post-conviction relief. If this claim is substantiated, the district court is mandated to review and take action on the application.

Legal Issues Addressed

Mandate for District Court Action

Application: If the relator's claim of delay is validated, the district court is required to proceed with reviewing and acting upon the post-conviction relief application.

Reasoning: If this claim is substantiated, the district court is mandated to review and take action on the application.

Timeliness of Judicial Action on Post-Conviction Relief

Application: The relator asserts that the district court has delayed in addressing his application for post-conviction relief, necessitating judicial review and action.

Reasoning: The relator claims that the district court has not acted in a timely manner regarding his application for post-conviction relief.