Alabama § 15-21-9 Form of Writ

Alabama Statutes

§ 15-21-9 — Form of Writ

Alabama § 15-21-9

Title 15Criminal Procedure

Ch. 21Habeas Corpus

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Ala. Code § 15-21-9 (2026).

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A writ of habeas corpus may be, in substance, as follows: The State of Alabama,) _________ County.) To the sheriff of _______ County (or other person by whom the party is imprisoned or restrained): You are hereby commanded to have the body of A.

B.alleged to be detained by you, by whatsoever name the said A.

B.is called or charged, with the cause of such detention, before C. D., judge of the circuit court (or other officer, as required by Section 15-21-8), on _____ at _____ (specifying the time and place, or immediately after the receipt of this writ, as the case may be), to do and receive what shall then and there be considered concerning the said A.

B.Dated this ____ day of _____, 20___. (Signed by the officer, with his official title.)

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A writ of habeas corpus may be, in substance, as follows:
The State of Alabama,)
_________ County.)
To the sheriff of _______ County (or other person by whom the party is imprisoned or
restrained): You are hereby commanded to have the body of A. B. alleged to be detained by you, by whatsoever name the said A. B. is called or charged, with the cause of such detention, before C. D., judge of the circuit court (or other officer, as required by Section 15-21-8), on _____ at _____ (specifying the time and place, or immediately after the receipt of this writ, as the case may be), to do and receive what shall then and there be considered concerning the said A. B.
Dated this ____ day of _____, 20___.
(Signed by the officer, with his official title.)