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