The court or judge shall, upon the return of a writ of habeas corpus, without delay, proceed to examine the causes of imprisonment or restraint, giving notice to any party interested, and to the Attorney General or the Attorney General's deputy in cases of felony. The examination may be adjourned if necessary and the prisoner detained. (Code 1852, § 2549; Code 1915, § 4481; Code 1935, § 4933; 10 Del. C. 1953, § 6908; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.)
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