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No. 19-8345October Term 2019Decided May 18, 2020

Docket 19-8345October Term 2019 (2019–2020)

In re Ciotta

This case involves a petition filed with the Supreme Court under the title In re Ciotta.

Case status

Current stage
Decided
Latest event
Decision released May 18, 2020
Case Accepted
Arguments
Decision ReleasedMay 18, 2020
What it's about

This case involves a petition filed with the Supreme Court under the title In re Ciotta. The specific legal issues and facts of the dispute are not detailed in the available records.

Question presented

1. Whether the Petitioner is being held in custody in violation of the Constitution or laws or treaties of the United States? 2. Whether the Petitioner is entitled to the issuance of a writ of habeas corpus? 3. Whether the Petitioner's conviction and sentence are void for lack of jurisdiction?

Case path

Decision released May 18, 2020

Area

Criminal Procedure

Grounding

Grounding
Primary-source trail available.
Note
Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
Checked
Apr 5, 2026
Primary materials5