Opinion
No. 417 2015
09-08-2015
In the Matter of the Petition of Brian L. Tunnell for a Writ of Habeas Corpus
ORDER
Leo E. Strine, Jr., Chief Justice
This 8th day of September 2015, it appears to the Court that:
(1) On August 10, 2015, Brian L. Tunnell filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On August 25, 2015, the State filed an answer and motion to dismiss.
(2) This Court has no original jurisdiction to issue a writ of habeas corpus. In addition, Tunnell is currently represented by the Office of the Public Defender, there is no indication that he has received permission to act as co-counsel, and he may not represent himself in this proceeding.
Del. Const. art. IV, § 11(5); 10 Del. C. § 6901; In re Cantrell, 678 A.2d 525, 526 (Del. 1996).
In re Haskins, 551 A.2d 65, 66–67 (Del. 1988).
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that the petition for the issuance of a writ of habeas corpus is DISMISSED.