Adkins asserts in his various propositions of law that the court of appeals erred in denying the writ. For the following reasons, however, we find Adkins's contentions to be meritless.
First, Adkins was not entitled to a writ of mandamus to compel his release from prison on parole. Habeas corpus, rather than mandamus, is the proper action for persons claiming entitlement to immediate release from prison. State ex rel. Finfrock...
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