The Habeas Petition

The Habeas Petition

The petition for habeas corpus seeks that a judge issue a writ, mandating that a prisoner be produced in the court on a particular place, date and time.
In its original use, a petition for habeas corpus used to be filed to seek that the custodian of the prisoner be directed to produce the prisoner to the county court to testify in a case. This function of a petition for habeas corpus still exists, if the prisoner is in the custody of another county or criminal justice system, and the prisoner's presence is important for a legal proceeding. Often, the prisoner must be moved to the local jurisdiction by the local Sheriff's department, which is responsible for protecting the prisoner at the time of court proceedings and moving the prisoner to the other court at the end of the proceedings. However, when most individuals think of a writ of habeas corpus, they have something more significant in mind - a petition demanding that the custodian of the prisoner explain in court the lawful grounds on which the prisoner has been detained. This type of writ is often considered to be an "extraordinary remedy", meaning that the prisoner has used up all other remedies of relief or appeal, and no other adequate avenue remains. The writ of habeas corpus can seek relief on grounds not available on direct appeal.
If someone you know has been imprisoned in Columbus, GA , contact a criminal law firm.

-------------------------
Columbus GA DUI Lawyer | Fort Benning Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney.

www.columbus-dui-defense.com