Rankins v. State


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Docket Number: 2005-CP-01373-COA

Court of Appeals: Opinion Link
Opinion Date: 09-05-2006
Opinion Author: Southwick, J.
Holding: Dismissed as moot

Additional Case Information: Topic: Post-conviction relief - Released from incarceration
Judge(s) Concurring: King, C.J., Lee and Myers, P.JJ., Irving, Chandler, Griffis, Barnes, Ishee and Roberts, JJ.
Procedural History: PCR
Nature of the Case: CIVIL - POST-CONVICTION RELIEF

Trial Court: Date of Trial Judgment: 06-14-2005
Appealed from: Tunica County Circuit Court
Judge: Larry O. Lewis
Disposition: MOTION FOR PCR DENIED.
Case Number: 2004-0274

  Party Name: Attorney Name:  
Appellant: Paula Rankins




PAULA RANKINS (PRO SE)



 

Appellee: State of Mississippi OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: JEFFREY A. KLINGFUSS  

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Topic: Post-conviction relief - Released from incarceration

Summary of the Facts: Paula Rankins appeals from denial of her post-conviction relief motion.

Summary of Opinion Analysis: Since the appeal was perfected, the inmate has been released from incarceration. Post-conviction relief may be considered only for individuals who are presently in custody. Therefore, the appeal is dismissed as moot.


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