Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 6908 – Examination by court
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The court or judge shall, upon the return of a writ of habeas corpus, without delay, proceed to examine the causes of imprisonment or restraint, giving notice to any party interested, and to the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s deputy in cases of felony. The examination may be adjourned if necessary and the prisoner detained.
Code 1852, § ?2549; Code 1915, § ?4481; Code 1935, § ?4933; 10 Del. C. 1953, § ?6908; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1;
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 6908
- 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.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.