809 So. 2d 672 - Mitchell v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “further proceedings under Sections 99-39-13 through 99-39-23.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. James Christopher Skinner v. State of Mississippi · Porter v. State

2. “(2) If it plainly appears from the face of the motion, any annexed exhibits and the prior proceedings in the case that the movant is not entitled to any relief, the judge may make an order for its dismissal and cause the prisoner to be notified. (4) This section shall not be applicable where an application for leave to proceed is granted by the Supreme Court under Section 99-39-27.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Porter v. State

3. “under the express terms of [section] 99-39-27, once this Court allows an applicant to proceed with a motion in the circuit court, subsequent actions taken by the circuit court must be pursuant to one of the enumerated sections (99-39-13 through 99-39-23).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. James Christopher Skinner v. State of Mississippi