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Section
9-14-1

Who May Seek Writ

Section
9-14-2

Habeas Corpus on Account of Detention of Spouse or Child

Section
9-14-3

Petition for Writ - Contents

Section
9-14-4

Petition for Writ - Verification; to Whom Presented

Section
9-14-5

When Writ Granted

Section
9-14-6

Form of Writ

Section
9-14-7

Return Day for Writ

Section
9-14-8

Service of Writ

Section
9-14-9

When Warrant for Arrest of Person Detained to Be Issued Along With Writ

Section
9-14-10

Respondent's Return to Writ - When and Where Made

Section
9-14-11

Respondent's Return to Writ - Verification; Production of Person Detained

Section
9-14-12

Respondent's Return to Writ - Statement of Transfer of Custody; Procedure When Transfer Made to Avoid Writ

Section
9-14-13

Production of Legal Process

Section
9-14-14

Hearing of Issue

Section
9-14-15

To Whom Notice of Hearing Given

Section
9-14-16

When Person Not to Be Discharged

Section
9-14-17

Discharge for Defect in Affidavit, Warrant, or Commitment

Section
9-14-18

Discharge After Arrest for Offense Committed in Another State

Section
9-14-19

Powers of Court in Cases Not Covered by Code Sections 9-14-16 Through 9-14-18

Section
9-14-20

Recordation of Proceedings by Clerk of Court; Fees

Section
9-14-21

Costs of Proceedings

Section
9-14-22

Appeals; Speedy Hearing; Transmittal of Remittitur

Section
9-14-23

Attachment for Contempt for Disobedience of Writ