Writs of habeas corpus shall be granted in favor of parents, guardians, limited guardians where appropriate, spouses or domestic partners, and next of kin, and to enforce the rights, and for the protection of minors and persons who have been placed under a guardianship under RCW 11.130.265 or under a conservatorship under RCW 11.130.360; and the proceedings shall in all cases conform to the provisions of this chapter.

NOTES:

Effective dates2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
Part headings not lawSeverability2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
PurposeIntentSeverability1977 ex.s. c 80: See notes following RCW 4.16.190.
Severability1973 1st ex.s. c 154: See note following RCW 2.12.030.

Terms Used In Washington Code 7.36.020

  • 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.