Vermont Statutes Title 12 Sec. 3956
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Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 12 Sec. 3956
- 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.
- Magistrate: shall mean any Supreme Court Justice, Superior judge, District judge, or Probate judge. See
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
§ 3956. Issue and return of writ
Without delay, such court or magistrate shall award and issue a writ of habeas corpus, which shall be made returnable forthwith.