Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 2725 | Habeas Corpus
Section 2725.06 | Writ Must Be Granted.

Effective: October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
When a petition for a writ of habeas corpus is presented, if it appears that the writ ought to issue, a court or judge authorized to grant the writ must grant it forthwith.

Structure Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Revised Code

Title 27 | Courts-General Provisions-Special Remedies

Chapter 2725 | Habeas Corpus

Section 2725.01 | Persons Entitled to Writ of Habeas Corpus.

Section 2725.02 | Courts Authorized to Grant Writ.

Section 2725.03 | Jurisdiction for Production or Discharge of Inmate of Institution.

Section 2725.04 | Application for Writ.

Section 2725.05 | Writ Not Allowed.

Section 2725.06 | Writ Must Be Granted.

Section 2725.07 | Clerk Shall Issue Writ.

Section 2725.08 | Designation of Prisoner.

Section 2725.09 | Requisites of Writ.

Section 2725.10 | Form of Writ When Prisoner Not in Custody of an Officer.

Section 2725.11 | Service of Writ.

Section 2725.12 | Execution and Return of Writ.

Section 2725.13 | Return of Writ to Another Judge.

Section 2725.14 | Contents of the Return.

Section 2725.15 | Return Must Be Signed and Sworn To.

Section 2725.16 | Continuance of Cause.

Section 2725.17 | Discharge of Prisoner.

Section 2725.18 | Prisoner May Be Committed or Let to Bail.

Section 2725.19 | Mandatory Commitment for Capital Offense.

Section 2725.20 | Return as Evidence or Plea.

Section 2725.21 | Forfeiture by Clerk for Refusal to Issue Writ.

Section 2725.22 | Failure to Obey Writ.

Section 2725.23 | Persons at Large Upon Writ Not to Be Again Imprisoned.

Section 2725.24 | Prisoner Shall Not Be Removed From Custody of One Officer to Another.

Section 2725.26 | Record of Writs.

Section 2725.27 | Recovery of Forfeitures - Limitations.

Section 2725.28 | Fees and Costs.