Habeas Corpus

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Section
17-17-10

Persons entitled to writ of habeas corpus.

Section
17-17-20

Forfeiture of entitlement in certain cases.

Section
17-17-30

Authority of judges to grant writs of habeas corpus.

Section
17-17-40

Authority of any two magistrates to grant writs of habeas corpus.

Section
17-17-50

Persons to whom writ shall be directed.

Section
17-17-60

Service of writ.

Section
17-17-70

Handling of prisoner after service of writ; payment of charges; return of writ.

Section
17-17-80

Time within which prisoners must be brought before court.

Section
17-17-90

Granting of writ during term of court.

Section
17-17-100

Transfer of matter for hearing to judge of court in county where prisoner was convicted.

Section
17-17-110

Granting of writ after adjournment.

Section
17-17-120

Discharge only after notice given to Attorney General, Circuit Solicitor, or attorney acting for State.

Section
17-17-130

Discharge of prisoner after hearing; recognizance in judge's discretion, appearance in the following term of court.

Section
17-17-140

Right to appeal from decision on writ.

Section
17-17-150

Person discharged shall not be rearrested or committed for same offense.

Section
17-17-160

Officers shall execute writ.

Section
17-17-170

Penalty for officers neglecting their duty.

Section
17-17-180

Recovery of penalties.

Section
17-17-190

Suspension of habeas corpus by Governor.

Section
17-17-200

Effect of suspension of writ.