ORDERS:
ORDER OF DISMISSAL
This matter is before the Administrative Law Judge Division ("Division") pursuant to Appellant's Notice of Appeal filed March 24,
2000. Appellant claimed he was serving an illegal sentence because his probation had expired. Respondent filed a Motion to Dismiss
on June 23, 2000, asserting Appellant's claim was moot because he was released from prison.
An issue is moot when a judgment on the issue will have no practical effect on an existing case or controversy. Mathis v. South
Carolina State Highway Dep't, 260 S.C. 344, 195 S.E.2d 713 (1973).
In this case, Appellant was released from prison on May 18, 2000. As a result, this appeal is rendered moot.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent's Motion to Dismiss is granted and this appeal is dismissed with prejudice.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
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MARVIN F. KITTRELL
Chief Administrative Law Judge
August 15, 2000
Columbia, South Carolina |