Application for a writ of habeas corpus may be made by the party complaining, or anyone for such party, setting forth upon oath, where and by whom, and for what cause, to the best of his or her knowledge, such party is imprisoned or restrained of liberty, and exhibiting a copy of the commitment, if there be any, or showing why such copy could not be procured.
Structure Delaware Code
Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure
§ 6901. Jurisdiction to grant writs.
§ 6902. Persons entitled to writs; exceptions.
§ 6903. Person committed for contempt; notice of hearing.
§ 6904. Custody of minor child.
§ 6906. Award and service of writ.
§ 6907. Method of service; return.
§ 6909. Discharge generally; defects in commitment.
§ 6912. Reduction of excessive bail.
§ 6914. Delivering copy of warrant or process; penalty.
§ 6915. Returning writ and producing body; violations and penalties; compelling production.
§ 6916. Evasion of writ; penalty.
§ 6917. Rearrest of discharged person for same offense; exceptions.