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O.C.G.A. § 9-14-1 Who may seek writ
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(a) Any person restrained of his liberty under any pretext whatsoever, except under sentence of a state court of record, may seek a writ of habeas corpus to inquire into the legality of the restraint. (b) Any person alleging that another person in whom for any cause he is interes…
O.C.G.A. § 9-14-10 Respondent’s return to writ — When and where made
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The return of the party served with the writ shall be made at the time and place specified by the court. Two days from the time of service shall be allowed for every 20 miles which the party has to travel from the place of detention to the place appointed for the hearing. If serv…
O.C.G.A. § 9-14-11 Respondent’s return to writ — Verification; production of person detained
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Every return to a writ of habeas corpus shall be under oath. If the custody or detention of the party on whose behalf the writ issues is admitted, his body shall be produced unless prevented by providential cause or prohibited by law. (Orig. Code 1863, § 3918; Code 1868, § 3942; …
O.C.G.A. § 9-14-12 Respondent’s return to writ — Statement of transfer of custody; procedure when transfer made to avoid writ
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If the return denies the custody or detention of the person in question, it shall further state distinctly the latest date, if ever, at which custody was had and when and to whom custody was transferred. If it appears that a transfer of custody was made to avoid the writ of habea…