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42 Pa.C.S. § 6501 Writ not to be suspended
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The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in the case of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it.
42 Pa.C.S. § 6502 Power to issue writ
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(a) General rule.--Any judge of a court of record may issue the writ of habeas corpus to inquire into the cause of detention of any person or for any other lawful purpose. (b) Venue.--The venue of matters brought under this chapter shall be as prescribed by general rule.
42 Pa.C.S. § 6503 Right to apply for writ
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(a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsection (b), an application for habeas corpus to inquire into the cause of detention may be brought by or on behalf of any person restrained of his liberty within this Commonwealth under any pretense whatsoever. (b) Exception.--Where a …
42 Pa.C.S. § 6504 Return on writ
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The writ, or the order to show cause why the writ should not issue, shall be directed to the person having custody of the person detained. It shall be returned within three days unless for good cause additional time, not exceeding 20 days, is allowed. The person to whom the writ …
