Return of writ; proceedings and pleadings

Sec. 2. The applicant may: (1) except to the sufficiency of, or controvert the return, or any part of the return; or (2) allege any new matter in avoidance. The new matter must be verified except in cases of commitment on a criminal charge. The return and pleadings may be amended without causing any delay. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-57-11 part.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.21.