In re Kelly E. Duell

Summary

The Supreme Court of Hawaiʻi denied Kelly E. Duell’s petition for a writ of habeas corpus. The court concluded that the petitioner had not presented a special reason for the court to invoke its original jurisdiction, citing Oili v. Chang.

Holdings

1. The petitioner did not present a special reason for the Supreme Court of Hawaiʻi to invoke its original jurisdiction in the habeas corpus proceeding; the petition was therefore denied.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the petitioner presented a special reason warranting the Supreme Court of Hawaiʻi's exercise of original jurisdiction in a habeas corpus proceeding.

Disposition

writ_denied