Does a defendant's release from prison prior to the completion of his federal habeas corpus proceedings render his petition moot?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Prantil v. State of Cal., 843 F.2d 314 (9th Cir. 1987):

2 Prantil was released from prison on April 20, 1987. However, because a felony conviction may cause a defendant to suffer adverse collateral consequences even after he has served his sentence, a defendant's release from custody prior to the completion of his federal habeas corpus proceedings will not render his petition moot. Carafas v. LaVallee, 391 U.S. 234, 237-38, 88 S.Ct. 1556, 1559, 20 L.Ed.2d 554 (1968). Prantil was in custody when he filed the petition in district court, so this court retains jurisdiction over the proceedings after he is released. Id.

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