In a habeas corpus proceeding arising from involuntary transfer from medium to maximum security, the applicant sought appointment of amicus curiae to review sealed affidavit material withheld under s. 27(3) of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act.
The court applied the Supreme Court's amicus standard and held that such assistance was not essential to the reviewing judge's discharge of judicial functions.
Relying on Khela, the court held that review of the sealed material and assessment of compliance with s. 27 disclosure obligations are tasks assigned to the reviewing judge, not to an amicus.
The application for appointment of amicus curiae was dismissed.
