· 3/23/1976
Thomas Harry Durkin v. Jack F. Davis, Director, Dept. Of Corrections
Citations
- 538 F.2d 1037
- 1976 U.S. App. LEXIS 12246
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- “It seems recognized that the right to credit for jail' time awaiting trial on a bailable offense and pending appeal is not a matter of legislative grace but is a right constitutionally mandated ... .”
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Judges: Haynsworth, Russell, Widener
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