M.Williams v. State

Summary

The court dismissed Williams's appeal from the denial of his habeas petition because the Lincoln County Circuit Court lacked personal jurisdiction to issue a writ for his release while he was incarcerated in Lee County. The court held that habeas relief must be sought in the county where the prisoner is currently held, subject to the statutory exception for petitions under Act 1780. Williams's motion for an extension of time to file his brief was therefore moot.