Rhines v. South Dakota Department of Corrections
Application for stay of execution denied on November 4, 2019.
Docket No.19A486
Issue
(1) Whether a petitioner has a life and liberty interest in the choice given him such that the refusal to honor his choice violates due process; and (2) whether South Dakota courts violated due process when they relied upon an extreme misapplication of res judicata law to refuse to adjudicate the merits of Petitioner"s claims.
Nov 4, 2019Application (19A486) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Gorsuch.Nov 4, 2019Response to application from respondent South Dakota Department of Corrections, et al. filed.Nov 4, 2019Reply of applicant Charles R. Rhines filed.
Nov 4, 2019Application (19A486) referred to the Court.
Nov 4, 2019Application (19A486) denied by the Court.
Recommended Citation: Rhines v. South Dakota Department of Corrections, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/rhines-v-south-dakota-department-of-corrections/