Missouri Laws 532.310 – A day to be set for hearing the cause
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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 532.310
- 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.
Upon the return of the writ of habeas corpus, a day shall be set for the hearing of the cause of imprisonment or restraint, not exceeding five days thereafter, unless the prisoner shall request a longer time; or the court or officer may proceed to such hearing immediately, as the circumstances of the case may require.