Mitchem v. Hobbs

Summary

The court dismissed the appeal because the appellant could not prevail on his challenge to the denial of parole or transfer to less-restrictive custody. The requested relief was barred by sovereign immunity, the petition did not establish a legally cognizable declaratory-judgment claim, and parole eligibility does not create a constitutional entitlement to due process. The motion for an extension of time to file the appellate brief was therefore moot.