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Habeas Corpus

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Unlawful restraint

Prisoners entitled to writ of habeas corpus

Authority to grant writ; complaint

Copy of process annexed to complaint

Complaint to be sworn to

Issue and return of writ

Signing of writ

Return after court adjourns; procedure

Designation of person to be served

Designation of prisoner

Pay for transporting prisoner

When a person to be served is not an officer

Receipt and return of writ; notice to State's Attorney or Attorney General

Return of statement as to custody and authority

Return to be signed and sworn to; exception

Prisoner brought unless sick

Examination in case of sick prisoner

Examination; time; adjournment

Notice of examination

Prisoner charged with crime, notice to State's Attorney

Pleading; hearing

Discharge; decision and record

Bail

Remand of prisoner

Custody pending judgment

Refusal to receive or obey and execute writ-Contempt proceedings

Precept to another officer or person

Penalty for not executing writ

Confinement for contempt-Issuance and return of writ

Discharge of person confined for contempt

Bond

Penalty for attempting to elude service

Recovery of penalty not bar to further suit

Imprisonment for same cause after discharge

Habeas corpus to bring respondent or witness into court