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Facts
The petitioner sought relief through a writ of certiorari, challenging actions or decisions related to his incarceration at the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility. The specific factual background leading to the petition is not provided in the decision.
Procedural History
- Supreme Court of New Mexico, March 4, 1997: The Court issued a writ of certiorari and remanded the matter to the Second Judicial District Court for an evidentiary hearing and entry of findings of fact and conclusions of law.
- Second Judicial District Court, April 29, 1999: Findings of fact and conclusions of law were filed with the Supreme Court of New Mexico following the evidentiary hearing.
Parties' Submissions
- Petitioner: [Not applicable or not found]
- Respondent: [Not applicable or not found]
Legal Issues
- Whether the writ of certiorari issued by the Supreme Court of New Mexico on March 4, 1997, should be quashed.
Disposition
- The Supreme Court of New Mexico quashed the writ of certiorari issued on March 4, 1997.
Reasons
Per Chief Justice Pamela B. Minzner, with Senior Justice Joseph F. Baca, Justice Gene E. Franchini, Justice Patricio M. Serna, and Justice Petra Jimenez Maes concurring:
The Court, after considering the findings of fact and conclusions of law submitted by the Second Judicial District Court, determined that the writ of certiorari should be quashed. The decision was unanimous, and no further reasoning or detailed analysis was provided in the text of the decision.