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.)
‹ Prev All Alabama sections Next ›
Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.