Sec. 5. A sheriff or other officer shall not be liable to a civil action for obeying a writ of habeas corpus or an order of discharge made pursuant to a writ of habeas corpus.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-57-18.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.21.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure
Article 25.5. Special Proceedings: Habeas Corpus
34-25.5-5-1. Limitation on Questioning Legality of Judgment or Process
34-25.5-5-2. When Persons Not to Be Discharged From Order of Commitment
34-25.5-5-3. Writ Issued to Let a Prisoner to Bail
34-25.5-5-4. Notice of Discharge to Person Having Interest in Detention of Prisoner
34-25.5-5-5. Immunity of Sheriff or Officer Obeying Writ or Order of Discharge