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Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-33-79-10

  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
   Sec. 10. The judge of the court may grant restraining orders and injunctions; issue writs of habeas corpus and of mandate and prohibition; appoint receivers, master commissioners, and commissioners to convey real property; grant commissions for the examination of witnesses; and appoint other officers necessary to facilitate and transact the business of said court, conferred on circuit courts or circuit court judges.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-41-10.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.