Luther X. Hall v. Wendy Kelley

Summary

The court affirmed the denial and dismissal of Hall’s habeas petition because his allegations did not establish that the judgment was facially invalid or that the trial court lacked jurisdiction. The court held that the statute concerning delayed entry of orders did not apply to a jury-trial commitment order, that a judge’s signature was not required on the commitment order, and that delayed entry of the judgment did not void it. The court also held that Hall’s due-process, equal-protection, hearing, and findings arguments did not warrant habeas relief.