Fall 2008 Section 001
Law 385: Habeas Corpus

Schedule: Day Class
Instructor(s):
Mitchell, Jonathan
Credit Hours: 2
CRN: 77733
Day(s): Monday
Location: Hazel Hall 412
Time: 10:00am-11:50am
Enrollment Limit: Please see Patriot Web
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Syllabus: Go to syllabus
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Exam Date/Time: 12-15-2008 12:00 noon
Prerequisites: None
General Description: This course covers the history of the Great Writ and the evolution of the scope of federal habeas corpus review and relief; the Suspension Clause; habeas review in capital cases including stays of execution; alternatives to habeas review; state post-conviction proceedings; and jurisdictional issues in both the trial and appellate courts.