Missouri Laws 512.025 – Habeas corpus proceedings for custody of minor child, who may appeal
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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 512.025
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- 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.
Any party may appeal to the court of appeals from a decision in a habeas corpus proceeding involving the custody of a minor child where there is in effect, at the time of the hearing on the writ, no prior court order determining custody. Such appeal shall be expedited by the court in every manner practicable.