§ 78B-6-601 Penalty for wrongful refusal to allow writ of habeas corpus
§ 78B-6-602 Recommitment
§ 78B-6-603 Recommitment after discharge forbidden — Exceptions
§ 78B-6-604 Refusing to exhibit authority for detention — Penalty
§ 78B-6-605 Penalties for wrongful acts of defendant
§ 78B-6-606 Judgment of removal — Costs — Penalty by fine where state is party
§ 78B-6-607 Judgment against director of corporation — Of induction in favor of person entitled
§ 78B-6-608 Action for damages because of usurpation — Limitation of action
§ 78B-6-609 Mandamus and prohibition — Judgment
§ 78B-6-610 Disobedience of writ — Punishment

Terms Used In Utah Code > Title 78B > Chapter 6 > Part 6 - Extraordinary Writs

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of a judicial proceeding. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
  • Writ: means an order or precept in writing, issued in the name of:Utah Code 68-3-12.5