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Robinson v. Hendricks - Habeas Corpus Case

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Filed February 12th, 2026
Detected March 13th, 2026
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Summary

The Oregon Supreme Court has ordered the immediate discharge of Craig Anthony Robinson, Jr. from illegal imprisonment in a habeas corpus case. The court mandated that the State Court Administrator issue the appellate judgment immediately, bypassing standard procedures.

What changed

The Oregon Supreme Court, in the case of Robinson v. Hendricks (SC S072648), has issued an order for the immediate discharge of the plaintiff, Craig Anthony Robinson, Jr., from illegal imprisonment. This ruling stems from an original proceeding in habeas corpus and indicates a successful challenge to the legality of his confinement. The court has directed the State Court Administrator to issue the appellate judgment immediately, notwithstanding standard procedural rules.

This decision has immediate implications for the plaintiff, who is to be released from custody. For legal professionals involved in habeas corpus cases or representing the state, this highlights the court's willingness to expedite relief when illegal imprisonment is found. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned for external parties, the directive for immediate action by the State Court Administrator is critical. The case underscores the importance of due process and the potential for swift judicial intervention in cases of unlawful detention.

What to do next

  1. Ensure immediate release of plaintiff as ordered by the court.
  2. Process appellate judgment immediately as directed by the State Court Administrator.

Source document (simplified)

(1 of 7) 866 February 12, 2026 No. 12 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON CRAIG ANTHONY ROBINSON, JR., Plaintiff, v. Kimberly HENDRICKS, Superintendent, Santiam Correctional Institution, Defendant. (SC S072648) En Banc Original proceeding in habeas corpus. Submitted on the record February 11, 2026. Eric Deitrick, Oregon Justice Resource Center, Portland, filed the petition, the memorandum in support of the peti - tion, and the reply for plaintiff. Kirsten M. Naito, Assistant Attorney General, Salem, filed the response to the petition for defendant. Also on the response were Dan Rayfield, Attorney General, and Paul L. Smith, Solicitor General. GA R R ET T, J. It is hereby ordered that plaintiff immediately be dis - charged from his illegal imprisonment. Pursuant to ORAP 1.20(5) and notwithstanding ORAP 9.25 and ORAP 14.05 (3)(b), the State Court Administrator shall issue the appel - late judgment immediately. Cite as 374 Or 866 (2026) 867

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Classification

Agency
Federal and State Courts
Filed
February 12th, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Applies to
Criminal defendants Legal professionals Courts
Geographic scope
State (Oregon)

Taxonomy

Primary area
Criminal Justice
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Civil Rights Judicial Administration

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