Opinion
S238309
06-09-2017
BRIGGS (RON) v. BROWN, JR., (EDMUND G.); CALIFORNIANS TO MEND, NOT TO END THE DEATH PENALTY
Supplemental briefing ordered
The court requests that the parties serve and file supplemental letter briefs addressing the following question: Whether the authorization of an appeal to the Court of Appeal from the decision of a superior court on an initial capital habeas corpus petition (Pen. Code, § 1509.1, subd. (a)) conflicts with the grant of appellate jurisdiction to this court “when judgment of death has been pronounced” (Cal. Const., art. VI, § 11, subd. (a); see id., § 12, subd. (d)). Amici curiae that have filed briefs in this matter may also file supplemental briefs addressing the above question if they so choose.
All initial briefs addressing the above question must be served and filed simultaneously on or before June 19, 2017. Any reply to the supplemental briefs must be served and filed on or before June 29, 2017. Counsel shall submit all supplemental briefs by e-mail to Jorge.Navarrete@jud.ca.gov, attaching the document as a PDF, followed by service and filing of hard copies. No extensions will be granted. The cause remains submitted as of June 7, 2017. Cantil-Sakauye, C. J., and Chin, J., were recused and did not participate.