Opinion
S244311
04-10-2019
ADAMS (CEDRIC) 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 before the Los Angeles County Superior Court, when the matter is ordered on calendar, why relief should not be granted on the ground that trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance by failing to investigate petitioner's mental health history and present such evidence at the competency stage of his trial. The return must be served and filed on or before May 10, 2019.
Votes: Cantil-Sakauye, C. J., Chin, Corrigan, Liu, Cuéllar, Kruger, and Groban, JJ.