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authority type: case
jurisdiction: federal_nationwide
publication status: published_united_states_reports
precedential status: binding
decision or issuance date: 1968-05-20
subsequent history: Official primary source reviewed through 2026-08-25.
negative treatment status: Official primary sources checked through 2026-08-25; comprehensive commercial citator not run.
material limitations: Use only for the bounded propositions and limitations stated in the linked canonical modules.

Linked modules

28 U.S.C. § 2241 — Section 2255(e) Saving Clause, Custody, and Mootness

Carafas v. LaVallee

Holding or rule used

Later release does not defeat filing-time custody, and concrete collateral consequences of a conviction can prevent mootness.

Material limitation

Use only for the bounded proposition in the linked modules. The actual custody, filing posture, respondent, district, circuit law, administrative record, continuing injury, merits, and relief remain separate where identified.

Official source and pinpoints

391 U.S. 234 (1968), 391 U.S. 237–40: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USREPORTS-391/pdf/USREPORTS-391-234.pdf