Missouri Laws 532.710 – This chapter, how construed
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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 532.710
- 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.
- State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
The several provisions contained in this chapter shall be construed to apply, so far as may be applicable, and except where otherwise provided, to every writ of habeas corpus authorized to be issued by any statute of this state.