Matter of Christopher Harry West

Summary

The Court dismissed West’s mandamus petition because its original mandamus jurisdiction does not extend to the Department of Correction, and amending the petition to name a Superior Court judge would not cure the defects. West had not shown a clear right to relief, arbitrary refusal by the Superior Court to perform a duty, or the absence of an adequate remedy through appeal or postconviction proceedings. The Court denied the motion to amend and granted the State’s motion to dismiss.