The writ of habeas corpus may be substantially as follows: IN THE COURT OF COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA A.B., ) Petitioner ) ) v. ) Civil action ) C.D., ) File no. Respondent ) WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS To C.D.: You are hereby commanded to produce the body of , alleged to be illegally detained by you, together with the cause of the detention, before me on the day of , , at : .M., then and there to be disposed of as the law directs. Given under my hand and official signature, this day of , . Judge
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History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3913; Code 1868, § 3937; Code 1873, § 4013; Code 1882, § 4013; Penal Code 1895, § 1214; Penal Code 1910, § 1295; Code 1933, § 50-106; Ga. L. 1999, p. 81, § 9.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 9-14-2. Habeas Corpus on Account of Detention of Spouse or Child
§ 9-14-3. Petition for Writ — Contents
§ 9-14-4. Petition for Writ — Verification; to Whom Presented
§ 9-14-9. When Warrant for Arrest of Person Detained to Be Issued Along With Writ
§ 9-14-10. Respondent’s Return to Writ — When and Where Made
§ 9-14-11. Respondent’s Return to Writ — Verification; Production of Person Detained
§ 9-14-13. Production of Legal Process
§ 9-14-15. To Whom Notice of Hearing Given
§ 9-14-16. When Person Not to Be Discharged
§ 9-14-17. Discharge for Defect in Affidavit, Warrant, or Commitment
§ 9-14-18. Discharge After Arrest for Offense Committed in Another State
§ 9-14-19. Powers of Court in Cases Not Covered by Code Sections 9-14-16 Through 9-14-18
§ 9-14-20. Recordation of Proceedings by Clerk of Court; Fees
§ 9-14-21. Costs of Proceedings
§ 9-14-22. Appeals; Speedy Hearing; Transmittal of Remittitur