Alabama Code 15-21-9. Form of writ
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 15-21-9
- circuit: means judicial circuit. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- 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.
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
A writ of habeas corpus may be, in substance, as follows:
The State of Alabama,)
_________ County.)
To the sheriff of _______ County (or other person by whom the party is imprisoned or
restrained): You are hereby commanded to have the body of A. B. alleged to be detained by you, by whatsoever name the said A. B. is called or charged, with the cause of such detention, before C. D., judge of the circuit court (or other officer, as required by Section 15-21-8), on _____ at _____ (specifying the time and place, or immediately after the receipt of this writ, as the case may be), to do and receive what shall then and there be considered concerning the said A. B.
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Dated this ____ day of _____, 20___. |
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(Signed by the officer, with his official title.) |