Opinion
S264643
11-06-2020
HARRELL (JOSHUA NEIL) ON H.C.
Order to show cause issued, returnable in Superior Court
The Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is ordered to show cause, returnable before the Sacramento County Superior Court, when the matter is ordered on calendar, why petitioner is not entitled to the relief sought. The return must be served and filed on or before December 7, 2020.
This court recognizes the urgency of the present matter and remains concerned about the risks that the conditions of confinement in Folsom State Prison may pose for petitioner and the other inmates confined there. We direct the superior court to expedite the proceedings to ensure prompt and effective resolution of these time-sensitive issues. To that end, the parties or the superior court on its own motion may shorten time for any filings to further an expedient resolution. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 4.551(h).)
The parties may, by letter brief, continue to provide this court with status updates as the situation warrants.
Votes: Cantil-Sakauye, C. J., Corrigan, Liu, Cuéllar, Kruger, and Groban, JJ.